Detections
Analytics
APPL-26-000160 - The macOS system must enforce auto logout after 86400 seconds of inactivity.
Information
Auto logout must be configured to automatically terminate a user session and log out after 86400 seconds of inactivity.Note: The maximum that macOS can be configured for autologoff is 86400 seconds.
[IMPORTANT]
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The automatic logout may cause disruptions to an organization's workflow and/or loss of data. Information system security officers (ISSOs) are advised to first fully weigh the potential risks posed to their organization before opting to disable the automatic logout setting.
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Solution
Configure the macOS system to enforce auto logout after 86400 seconds of inactivity by installing the "com.apple.GlobalPreferences" configuration profile.See Also
https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_Apple_macOS_26_V1R2_STIG.zip
Item Details
Audit Name: DISA Apple macOS 26 Tahoe STIG v1r2
Category: ACCESS CONTROL
References: 800-53|AC-12, CAT|II, CCI|CCI-002361, Rule-ID|SV-277056r1148620_rule, STIG-ID|APPL-26-000160, Vuln-ID|V-277056
Plugin: Unix
Control ID: 75605f883902eaccc55d54e9285fdfcc4ae4ba3d0558f309c66081ef05363c77