The operating system must enforce requirements for remote connections to the information system.

From Apple OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) Workstation STIG

Associated with: CCI-000066

SV-65611r1_rule The operating system must enforce requirements for remote connections to the information system.

Vulnerability discussion

The organization will define the requirements for connection of remote connections. In order to ensure the connection provides adequate integrity and confidentiality of the connection, the operating system must enforce these requirements.

Check content

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.

Fix text

Install an approved HBSS or firewall solution onto the system.

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