TMA-INTUNE-MACOS-2.9.1.2
Ensure "Maximum Grace Period" is set to "0"
Description
The maximum grace period setting determines the duration, in minutes, during which a device can be unlocked without requiring passcode re-entry after the screen has been locked. The benchmark marks this a Manual check of an Intune macOS policy setting that cannot be read from the endpoint with a script, so TMAegis lists it as a manual review item with the audit steps (the policy must be inspected in the Intune admin center or on the managed device).
How it is checked
Audit method: Manual review
This recommendation cannot be checked automatically. A scan lists it with these instructions when you pass --include-manual.
macOS: Intune admin center: Expand the Declarative Device Management (DDM) heading; Under the Passcode subheading; Verify that Maximum Grace Period is present and set to 0. On the device: Double-click Management Profile; Under the Device Declarations section; Click Passcode; Confirm Maximum grace period is set to 0 minutes
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Intune admin center: Select Declarative Device Management (DDM) then Passcode; Check Maximum Grace Period; On the left side of the page set Maximum Grace Period to 0; Verify that Maximum Grace Period is present and set to 0
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- intune-macosintunemanual-review
- Reference
- CIS Apple macOS 26 Tahoe Intune Benchmark v1.0.0 - 2.9.1.2 Ensure "Maximum Grace Period" is set to "0"