iDisk must be removed from Finder sidebar.

From MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of OSX00540-Remove iDisk from Finder sidebar

Associated with IA controls: ECRC-1

SV-37308r1_rule iDisk must be removed from Finder sidebar.

Vulnerability discussion

iDisk data is stored on Internet servers and is protected by MobileMe account. However, if MobileMe account is accessed by an unauthorized user, data can be compromised. Do not store sensitive data on iDisk. Keep sensitive data local and encrypted on a computer.

Check content

1. Open Finder > Preferences > Sidebar. 2. Ensure the iDisk icon is not selected. If the option is selected, this is a finding. This must be done for each user on the system.

Fix text

1. Open Finder -> Preferences -> Sidebar. 2. De-select the iDisk icon. This must be done for each user on the system.

Pro Tips

Lavender hyperlinks in small type off to the right (of CSS class id, if you view the page source) point to globally unique URIs for each document and item. Copy the link location and paste anywhere you need to talk unambiguously about these things.

You can obtain data about documents and items in other formats. Simply provide an HTTP header Accept: text/turtle or Accept: application/rdf+xml.