The OS X system must be configured to prevent Apple Watch from terminating a session lock.

From Apple OS X 10.12 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000056

SV-90637r1_rule The OS X system must be configured to prevent Apple Watch from terminating a session lock.

Vulnerability discussion

Users must be prompted to enter their passwords when unlocking the screen saver. The screen saver acts as a session lock and prevents unauthorized users from accessing the current user's account.

Check content

To check if the system is configured to prevent Apple Watch from terminating a session lock, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "allowAutoUnlock = 0;" If there is no result, this is a finding.

Fix text

This setting is enforced using the "Security Privacy Policy" configuration profile.

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