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MAC OS X 10.8 STIG Version 1 Release 2 Checklist Details (Checklist Revisions)

Supporting Resources:

Target:

Target CPE Name
Apple Mac OS X 10.8.0 cpe:/o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.0 (View CVEs)
Apple Mac OS X 10.8.1 cpe:/o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.1 (View CVEs)
Apple Mac OS X 10.8.2 cpe:/o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.2 (View CVEs)
Apple Mac OS X 10.8.3 cpe:/o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.3 (View CVEs)
Apple Mac OS X 10.8.4 cpe:/o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.4 (View CVEs)
Apple Mac OS X 10.8.5 cpe:/o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.5 (View CVEs)

Checklist Highlights

Checklist Name:
MAC OS X 10.8 STIG
Checklist ID:
511
Version:
Version 1 Release 2
Type:
Compliance
Review Status:
Archived
Authority:
Governmental Authority: Defense Information Systems Agency
Original Publication Date:
08/18/2014

Checklist Summary:

The Apple OS X 10.8 Workstation Operating System (Apple OS X 10.8 Workstation) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) provides security policy and configuration requirements for the use of Apple OS X 10.8 Workstation in the Department of Defense (DoD). Guidance in these documents applies only to Apple OS X 10.8 and related components on end- user workstations, and excludes any other components or software running on end-user workstations. The Apple OS X 10.8 Workstation STIG presumes operation in an environment compliant with all applicable DoD guidance, especially concerning remote access and network infrastructure.

Checklist Role:

  • Operating System

Known Issues:

Not Provided

Target Audience:

This document is a requirement for all DoD-administered systems and all systems connected to DoD networks. These requirements are designed to assist Security Managers (SMs), Information Assurance Managers (IAMs), IAOs, and System Administrators (SAs) with configuring and maintaining security controls. This guidance supports DoD system design, development, implementation, certification, and accreditation efforts.

Target Operational Environment:

  • Managed
  • Specialized Security-Limited Functionality (SSLF)

Testing Information:

Apple Mac OS X 10.8.x

Regulatory Compliance:

Department of Defense [DoD] 8500

Comments/Warnings/Miscellaneous:

Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via email to the following address: disa.stig_spt@mail.mil. DISA Field Security Operations (FSO) will coordinate all change requests with the relevant DoD organizations before inclusion in this document. Approved changes will be made in accordance with the DISA FSO maintenance release schedule.

Disclaimer:

Not Provided

Product Support:

Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via email to the following address: disa.stig_spt@mail.mil. DISA Field Security Operations (FSO) will coordinate all change requests with the relevant DoD organizations before inclusion in this document. Approved changes will be made in accordance with the DISA FSO maintenance release schedule.

Point of Contact:

disa.stig_spt@mail.mil

Sponsor:

Developed by DISA for the DOD

Licensing:

Not Provided

Change History:

Version 1, Release 1 - 18 August 2014
Changed status from "under review" to "final" - 03 June 2015
null
Updated URL to reflect change to the DISA website - http --> https
moved to archive status - 4/15/19
Updated URLs - 6/5/19
Updated URLs - 9/11/19

Dependency/Requirements:

URL Description
https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/pdf/u_apple_os_x_10.8_workstation_stig_release_memo.pdf Sunset - Apple OS X 10.8 STIG Release Memo

References:

Reference URL Description

NIST checklist record last modified on 09/11/2019