macOS
TMA-MACOS-2.3.3.11
Ensure Computer Name Does Not Contain PII or Protected Organizational Information
MediumLevel 2Manual reviewmacos
Description
If the computer is used in an organization that assigns host names, it is a good idea to change the computer name to the host name. This is more of a best practice than a security measure. If the host name and the computer name are the same, computer support may be able to track problems down more easily.
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.
GUI: System Settings > General > Sharing > Verify that Hostname is set to your organization's parameters.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
GUI: System Settings > General > Sharing > Edit > Set Hostname to your organization's parameters.
Properties
- Operating systems
- macos-26
- Tags
- macossystem-settings
- Reference
- CIS Apple macOS 26 Tahoe Benchmark v1.1.0 - 2.3.3.11 Ensure Computer Name Does Not Contain PII or Protected Organizational Information