STIGQter: STIG Summary: Apple macOS 11 (Big Sur) Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 23 Apr 2021:

The macOS system must be configured with Wi-Fi support software disabled.

DISA Rule

SV-230750r599842_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-230750

Group Title

SRG-OS-000299-GPOS-00117

Rule Version

APPL-11-000008

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001443 - The information system protects wireless access to the system using authentication of users and/or devices.
• CCI-001444 - The information system protects wireless access to the system using encryption.
• CCI-001967 - The information system authenticates organization-defined devices and/or types of devices before establishing a local, remote, and/or network connection using bidirectional authentication that is cryptographically based.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

To disable the Wi-Fi network device, run the following command:

/usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/networksetup -setnetworkserviceenabled "Wi-Fi" off

Check Contents

If the system requires Wi-Fi to connect to an authorized network, this is not applicable.

To check if the Wi-Fi network device is disabled, run the following command:

/usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/networksetup -listallnetworkservices

A disabled device will have an asterisk in front of its name.

If the Wi-Fi device is missing this asterisk, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-230750

Documentable

False

Rule Version

APPL-11-000008

Severity Override Guidance

If the system requires Wi-Fi to connect to an authorized network, this is not applicable.

To check if the Wi-Fi network device is disabled, run the following command:

/usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/networksetup -listallnetworkservices

A disabled device will have an asterisk in front of its name.

If the Wi-Fi device is missing this asterisk, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5246

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