Ensure FileVault Is Enabled

How it is checked

Audit method: Shell command

s=$(/usr/bin/fdesetup status 2>/dev/null) || exit 1
p=$(/usr/bin/osascript -l JavaScript <<'EOS'
$.NSUserDefaults.alloc.initWithSuiteName('com.apple.MCX').objectForKey('dontAllowFDEDisable').js
EOS
)
if printf '%s' "$s" | /usr/bin/grep -q "FileVault is On" && [ "$p" = true ]; then echo compliant; else echo "$s dontAllowFDEDisable=${p:-unset}"; fi

Expected output

compliant

How it is fixed

Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch

Graphical Method: Perform the following steps to enable FileVault: 1. Open System Settings 2. Select Security & Privacy 3. Select Turn On... Note: This will allow you to create a recovery key for FileVault. Keep the key saved securely in case it is needed at a later date. Profile Method: Create or edit a configuration profile with the following information: 1. The PayloadType string is com.apple.MCX 2. The key to include is dontAllowFDEDisable 3. The key must be set to <true/> Note: This profile is required to pass the audit.

Check this host

Run this on a machine you are allowed to audit. The scan is read-only.

tmaegis scan --target macos