Mac Security Updates; Mac Services - HP 800 User Manual

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Security Settings – OS X
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Mac Security Updates

Description: This test verifies that the security updates have been applied on
this endpoint.
Test Properties: .When an endpoint fails this test, it can be granted temporary
access in the following ways:
Select the Quarantine access check box and enter a temporary access
■
period. This is the amount of time the endpoint will have access
starting from when the endpoint was detected by NAC 800.
Enter an Allowed grace period in the Test properties area. This is the
■
amount of time that has elapsed since the security update was issued.
How Does this Affect Me?: Security updates are programs that update the soft-
ware and may include performance enhancements, bug fixes, security
enhancements, and so on.
What Do I Need to Do? : Initiate an update by clicking on one of the links shown
in the Test Properties area. For more information on Mac OS X software
updates, see the following page: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?art-
num=106704.

Mac Services

Description: This test verifies that the services checked here are allowed on
the endpoint.
Test Properties: Select one or more check boxes for services that are allowed
on the endpoint.
How Does this Affect Me?: Services are operating system applications that run
automatically, without manual intervention.
What Do I Need to Do? : Enable or disable services on the endpoint.
Mac endpoint>>Apple Menu>>System Preferences>>Sharing
Select the Services tab.
1.
2. Select a service, such as Personal File Sharing.
Click Stop to turn off sharing for that service, or Start to turn on sharing
3.
for that service.