A host-based firewall must be installed.

From Apple OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) Workstation STIG

Associated with: CCI-001100

SV-65549r1_rule A host-based firewall must be installed.

Vulnerability discussion

Access into an organization's internal network and to key internal boundaries must be tightly controlled and managed. In the case of the operating system, the key boundary may be the workstation on the public internet.

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Ask the SA or IAO if an approved firewall is loaded on the system. The recommended system is the McAfee HBSS. If there is no local firewall installed on the system, this is a finding.

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Install an approved HBSS or firewall solution onto the system.

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