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Review the list of unmanaged apps installed on the iPhone and iPad and determine if any third-party VPN clients are installed. If so, verify the VPN app is not configured with a DOD network (work) VPN profile. This validation procedure is performed on the iOS device only. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap the "VPN and Device Management" line and determine if any "Personal VPN" exists. 4. If not, the requirement has been met. 5. If there are personal VPNs, open each VPN app. Review the list of VPN profiles configured on the VPN client. 6. Verify no DOD network VPN profiles are configured on the VPN client. If any third-party unmanaged VPN apps are installed (personal VPN) and they have a DOD network VPN profile configured on the client, this is a finding. Note: This setting cannot be managed by the MDM administrator and is a User-Based Enforcement (UBE) requirement.
If a third-party unmanaged VPN app is installed on the iOS 17 device, do not configure the VPN app with a DOD network VPN profile.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow managed apps to store data in iCloud" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Allow managed apps to store data in iCloud" is unchecked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>allowManagedAppsCloudSync</key> <false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Managed apps cloud sync not allowed" is listed. If "Allow managed apps to store data in iCloud" is checked in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, "<key>allowManagedAppsCloudSync</key> <true/>" appears in the configuration profile, or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "Managed apps cloud sync not allowed", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to prevent DOD applications from storing data in iCloud.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow backup of enterprise books" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Allow backup of enterprise books" is unchecked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>allowEnterpriseBookBackup</key> <false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Backing up enterprise books not allowed" is listed. If "Allow backup of enterprise books" is checked in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, "<key>allowEnterpriseBookBackup</key> <true/>" appears in the configuration profile, or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "Backing up enterprise books not allowed", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to prevent backup of enterprise books that could contain DOD sensitive information.
Review configuration settings to confirm the minimum passcode length is six or more characters. This procedure is performed in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and on the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the Management tool, verify the "Minimum passcode length" value is set to six or greater. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>minLength</key> <integer>6</integer>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). It also is acceptable for the integer value to be greater than six. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the password policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Tap "Passcode". 7. Verify "Minimum length" is listed as "six or greater". If the "Minimum passcode length" is less than six characters in the iOS management tool, "<key>minLength</key> " has an integer value of less than six, or the password policy on the iPhone and iPad from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool does not list "Minimum length" of six or more, this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to enforce a minimum passcode length value of six or greater.
Review configuration settings to confirm simple passcodes are not allowed. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Allow simple value" is unchecked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>allowSimple</key> <false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the password policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Tap "Passcode". 7. Verify "Simple passcodes allowed" is set to "No". If "Allow simple value" is checked in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, "<key>allowSimple</key> <true/>" appears in the Configuration Profile, or the password policy on the iPhone and iPad does not have "Simple passcodes allowed" set to "No", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to disallow more than four sequential or repeating numbers or letters in the device unlock password.
Review configuration settings to confirm the screen lock timeout is set to 15 minutes or less. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the management tool, verify the sum of the values assigned to "Maximum Auto-Lock time" and "Grace period for device lock" is between 1 and 15 minutes. Alternatively, locate the text "<key>maxGracePeriod</key>" and "<key>maxInactivity</key>" and ensure the sum of their integer value is between 1 and 15 in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). For example: "<key>maxGracePeriod</key> <integer>5</integer> <key>maxInactivity</key> <integer>5</integer>" Here, 5 + 5 = 10; so this meets the requirement. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the password policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Tap "Passcode". 7. Verify the sum of the "Max grace period" and "Max inactivity" values is less than 15 minutes. Note: On some iOS/iPadOS devices, it is not possible to have a sum of exactly 15. In these cases, the sum must be less than 15. A sum of 16 does not meet the requirement. On the management server, if the sum of the "Max grace period" and "Max inactivity" values is not between 1 and 15 minutes in the iOS/iPadOS management tool or the sum of the values assigned to "<key>maxGracePeriod</key>" and "<key>maxInactivity</key>" is not between 1 and 15 minutes in the configuration profile, or if on the iPhone/iPad, the sum of the values assigned to "Max grace period" and "Max inactivity" is not between 1 and 15 minutes, this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to lock the device display after 15 minutes (or less) of inactivity. This is done by setting "Maximum Auto-Lock time" and "Grace Period for device lock" so the sum of their values is between 1 and 15 minutes.
Review configuration settings to confirm the screen lock timeout is set to 15 minutes or less. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the management tool, verify the sum of the values assigned to "Maximum Auto-Lock time" and "Grace period for device lock" is between 1 and 15 minutes. Alternatively, locate the text "<key>maxGracePeriod</key>" and "<key>maxInactivity</key>" and ensure the sum of their integer value is between 1 and 15 in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). For example: "<key>maxGracePeriod</key> <integer>5</integer> <key>maxInactivity</key> <integer>5</integer>" Here, 5 + 5 = 10; this meets the requirement. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the password policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Tap "Passcode". 7. Verify the sum of the "Max grace period" and "Max inactivity" values is less than 15 minutes. Note: On some iOS/iPadOS devices, it is not possible to have a sum of exactly 15. In these cases, the sum must be less than 15. A sum of 16 does not meet the requirement. On the management server, if the sum of the "Max grace period" and "Max inactivity" values is not between 1 and 15 minutes in the iOS/iPadOS management tool or the sum of the values assigned to "<key>maxGracePeriod</key>" and "<key>maxInactivity</key>" is not between 1 and 15 minutes in the configuration profile, or if on the iPhone/iPad, the sum of the values assigned to "Max grace period" and "Max inactivity" is not between 1 and 15 minutes, this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to lock the device display after 15 minutes (or less) of inactivity. This is done by setting "Maximum Auto-Lock time" and "Grace Period for device lock" so the sum of their values is between 1 and 15 minutes.
Review configuration settings to confirm that consecutive failed authentication attempts is set to 10 or fewer. This procedure is performed in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and on the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the Management tool, verify the "Maximum number of failed attempts" value is set to 10 or fewer. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>maxFailedAttempts</key> <integer>10</integer>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). It also is acceptable for the integer value to be less than 10. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the password policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Tap "Passcode". 7. Verify "Max failed attempts" is listed as "10" or fewer. If the "Maximum number of failed attempts" is more than 10 in the iOS management tool, "<key>maxFailedAttempts</key> " has an integer value of more than 10, or the password policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "Max failed attempts" of 10 or fewer, this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to allow only 10 or fewer consecutive failed authentication attempts.
Review configuration settings to confirm the Apple iOS or iPadOS device has a passcode reuse prohibition of at least two generations. This procedure is performed in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and on the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the Management tool, verify the "Passcode History" value is set to two or greater. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the password policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Tap "Passcode". 7. Verify "Number of unique recent passcodes required" is listed as "two" or greater. If the Apple iOS or iPadOS device does not enforce a passcode reuse prohibition of at least two generations, this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to enforce a passcode reuse prohibition of at least two generations (passcode history).
Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow Trusting New Enterprise App Authors" is disabled. This procedure is performed in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and on the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the Management tool, verify "Allow Trusting New Enterprise App Authors" is disabled. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Trusting enterprise apps not allowed" is listed. If "Allow Trusting New Enterprise App Authors" is not disabled in the iOS/iPadOS management tool or on the iPhone and iPad, this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to disable "Allow Trusting New Enterprise App Authors".
Verify no apps with the following prohibited characteristics are included in the configuration profile: - backs up MD data to non-DOD cloud servers (including user and application access to cloud backup services); - transmits MD diagnostic data to non-DOD servers; - allows synchronization of data or applications between devices associated with user; and - allows unencrypted (or encrypted but not FIPS 140-2/FIPS 140-3 validated) data sharing with other MDs or printers. This check procedure is performed on the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Allow Listed App" (allowlistedAppBundleIDs) is configured and there are no apps with prohibited characteristics. If "Allow listed apps" is not configured and contains apps with prohibited characteristics, this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile with an allow list of approved apps (allowlistedAppBundleIDs). Ensure the allow list does not include apps with the following characteristics: - Backs up MD data to non-DOD cloud servers (including user and application access to cloud backup services). - Transmits MD diagnostic data to non-DOD servers. - Allows synchronization of data or applications between devices associated with user. - Allows unencrypted (or encrypted but not FIPS 140-2/FIPS 140-3 validated) data sharing with other MDs or printers.
Review configuration settings to confirm the display of notifications when the device is locked has been disabled. There are two acceptable methods. The first method is preferred. Verification Procedure for Method 1: This check procedure is performed only on the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool. In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, for each managed app, verify the app is configured to disable Notifications preview. If one or more managed apps are not set to disable notification previews, this is a finding. Verification Procedure for Method 2: This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Show Notification Center in Lock screen" is unchecked. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the management policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Notifications view on lock screen not allowed" is present. If "Show Notification Center in Lock screen" is checked in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "Notifications View on lock screen not allowed", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to disable the display of notifications when the device is locked. There are two acceptable methods. The first method is preferred. Method 1: Install a configuration profile to disable notifications for each managed app if device screen is locked. This method is not supported by all MDM servers. Method 2: Install a configuration profile to disable Notification Center from the device Lock screen.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Show Today view in Lock screen" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Show Today view in Lock screen" is unchecked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>allowLockScreenTodayView</key><false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management" or Profiles". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the management policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Today view on lock screen not allowed" is present. If "Show Today view in Lock screen" is checked in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, "<key>allowLockScreenTodayView</key><true/>" appears in the configuration profile, or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "Today view on lock screen not allowed", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to disable "Show Today view in Lock screen" from the device lock screen.
The DOD warning banner can be displayed by either of the following methods (required text is found in the Vulnerability Discussion): Method 1: By placing the DOD warning banner text in the user agreement signed by each iPhone and iPad user. Method 2: By installing a Lock Screen Message payload with the required text (preferred method). Determine which method is used at the iOS device site and follow the appropriate validation procedure below. Validation Procedure for Method 1: Review the signed user agreements for several iOS device users and verify the agreement includes the required DOD warning banner text. Validation Procedure for Method 2: In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify a Lock Screen Message payload has been installed on each managed device. The LockScreenFootnote string should include required text. If for Method 1, the required warning banner text is not on all signed user agreements reviewed, or for Method 2, the DOD warning banner text is not set as the lock screen footnote, this is a finding.
Configure the DOD warning banner by either of the following methods (required text is found in the Vulnerability Discussion): Method 1: By placing the DOD warning banner text in the user agreement signed by each iOS device user. Method 2: By installing a Lock Screen Message payload with the required text (preferred method).
Review configuration settings to confirm backup in management apps is disabled and "Encrypt local backup" is enabled in iTunes (for Windows computer) and in Finder on Mac. Note: iTunes Backup/Finder backup is implemented by the configuration policy rule "Force encrypted backups", which is included in AIOS-17-710700 and therefore not included in the procedure below. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify backing up app data is disabled. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Apps". 6. Tap a "managed app". 7. Verify "App data will not be backed up" is listed. Note: Steps 6 and 7 must be performed for each managed app. If backing up app data is not disabled in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool or "app data will not be backed up" is not listed for each managed app on the iPhone and iPad, this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to disable backup of managed apps.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow documents from managed apps in unmanaged apps" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the iOS management tool, verify "Allow documents from managed apps in unmanaged apps" is unchecked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>allowOpenFromManagedToUnmanaged</key><false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Opening documents from managed to unmanaged apps not allowed" is listed. If "Allow documents from managed apps in unmanaged apps" is checked in the iOS management tool, "<key>allowOpenFromManagedToUnmanaged</key><true/>" appears in the configuration profile, or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "Opening documents from managed to unmanaged apps not allowed", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to prevent non-DOD applications from accessing DOD data.
Note: Not all Apple iOS/iPadOS deployments involve MDM. If the site uses an authorized alternative to MDM for distribution of configuration profiles (Apple Configurator), this check procedure is not applicable. This check procedure is performed on the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool or on the iOS device. In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, for each managed app, verify the app is configured to be removed when the MDM profile is removed. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the management policy. 5. Tap "Apps". 6. Tap an app and verify "App and data will be removed when device is no longer managed" is listed. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each managed app in the list. If one or more managed apps are not set to be removed upon device MDM unenrollment, this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to delete all managed apps upon device unenrollment.
Note: Not all Apple iOS/iPadOS deployments involve MDM. If the site uses an authorized alternative to MDM for distribution of configuration profiles (Apple Configurator), this check procedure is not applicable. This check procedure is performed on the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool or on the iOS device. In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, for each managed app, verify the app is configured to be removed when the MDM profile is removed. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the management policy. 5. Tap "Apps". 6. Tap an app and verify "App and data will be removed when device is no longer managed" is listed. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each managed app in the list. If one or more managed apps are not set to be removed upon device MDM unenrollment, this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to delete all managed apps upon device unenrollment.
Review configuration settings to confirm the device is set to require a passcode before use. This procedure is performed on the iOS and iPadOS device. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the password policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Tap "Passcode". 7. Verify "Passcode required" is set to "Yes". If "Passcode required" is not set to "Yes", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to require a password to unlock the device.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Force encrypted backups" is enabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Encrypt local backup" is checked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>forceEncryptedBackup</key><true/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Encrypt backups enforced" is listed. If "Encrypt local backup" is unchecked in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, "<key>forceEncryptedBackup</key><false/>" appears in the configuration profile, or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "Encrypt backups enforced", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to force encrypted backups to iCloud.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Require passcode on outgoing AirPlay request" is enabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Require passcode on outgoing AirPlay request" is checked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>forceAirPlayOutgoingRequestsPairingPassword</key><false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "AirPlay outgoing requests pairing password enforced" is listed. If "Require passcode on outgoing AirPlay request" is unchecked in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, "<key>forceAirPlayOutgoingRequestsPairingPassword</key><true/>" appears in the configuration profile, or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "AirPlay outgoing requests pairing password enforced", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to require the user to enter a password when connecting to an AirPlay-enabled device.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Require passcode for incoming AirPlay connection requests" is enabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Require passcode for incoming AirPlay connection requests" is checked. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "AirPlay incoming requests pairing password enforced" is listed. If "Require passcode for incoming AirPlay connection requests" is unchecked in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "AirPlay incoming requests pairing password enforced", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to require that incoming AirPlay connection requests enter a password when connecting to a DOD iOS/iPadOS device.
Review configuration settings to confirm the most recently released version of iOS is installed. This validation procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Go to https://www.apple.com and determine the most current version of iOS released by Apple. In the MDM management console, review the version of iOS installed on a sample of managed devices. This procedure will vary depending on the MDM product. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "About" and view the installed version of iOS. 4. Go back to the "General" screen. Tap "Software Update" and verify the following message is shown on the screen: "Your software is up to date." If the installed version of iOS on any reviewed iOS/iPadOS devices is not the latest released by Apple, this is a finding.
Install the latest release version of Apple iOS/iPadOS on all managed iOS devices.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Use SSL" for the Exchange account is enabled for incoming mail. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Use SSL for incoming mail" is checked under the Exchange payload. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the Exchange policy. 5. Tap "Mail". 6. Tap the name of the Exchange account. 7. Verify "SSL for incoming mail" is set to "Yes". If "Use SSL for incoming mail" is unchecked in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool or the Exchange policy on the iPhone and iPad has "SSL for incoming mail" set to "No", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to use SSL for Exchange ActiveSync incoming mail.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow messages to be moved" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Allow messages to be moved" is unchecked under the Exchange payload. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the Exchange policy. 5. Tap "Mail". 6. Tap the "name of the Exchange account". 7. Verify "Prevent Move" is set to "Yes". If "Allow messages to be moved" is checked in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool or the Exchange policy on the iPhone and iPad has "Prevent Move" set to "No", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to prevent Exchange messages from being moved or forwarded between email accounts.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Treat AirDrop as an unmanaged destination" is enabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Treat AirDrop as unmanaged destination" is checked. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Sharing managed documents using AirDrop not allowed" is listed. If "Treat AirDrop as unmanaged destination" is disabled in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "Sharing managed documents using AirDrop not allowed", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to treat AirDrop as an unmanaged destination.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Force Apple Watch wrist detection" is enabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Wrist detection enforced on Apple Watch" is enforced. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Wrist detection enforced on Apple Watch" is listed. If "Wrist detection enforced on Apple Watch" is not enforced in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "Wrist detection enforced on Apple Watch", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to force Apple Watch wrist detection.
Review a sample of site User Agreements for iOS device users or similar training records and training course content. Verify iPhone and iPad users have completed required training. If any iPhone/iPad user has not completed required training, this is a finding.
Have all iPhone and iPad users complete training on the following topics. Users must acknowledge receipt of training via a signed User Agreement or similar written record. Training topics: - How to ensure "USB Restricted Mode" is disabled on Apple device. - Operational security concerns introduced by unmanaged applications, including applications using global positioning system (GPS) tracking. - Must ensure no DOD data is saved in an unmanaged app or transmitted from a personal app (for example, from personal email). - If the Purebred key management app is used, users are responsible for maintaining positive control of their credentialed device at all times. The DOD PKI certificate policy requires subscribers to maintain positive control of the devices that contain private keys and report any loss of control so the credentials can be revoked. Upon device retirement, turn in, or reassignment, ensure a factory data reset is performed prior to device handoff. Follow mobility service provider decommissioning procedures as applicable. - Screenshots will not be taken of any work-related managed data. For User Enrollment sites: - How to configure inactivity timeout. - How to configure force device erase after 10 incorrect password attempts.
Review configuration settings to confirm a managed photos app is installed on the iOS device. This check procedure is performed on the iPhone and iPad. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the DOD Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool. 5. Tap "Apps". 6. Verify a photo capture and management app is listed. If a managed photo capture and management app is not installed on the iPhone and iPad, this is a finding.
Install a managed photos app to take and manage work-related photos.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow managed apps to write contacts to unmanaged contacts accounts" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the Apple iOS/iPadOS device. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Allow managed apps to write contacts to unmanaged contacts accounts" is unchecked. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Allow managed apps to write contacts to unmanaged contacts accounts" is not listed. If "Allow managed apps to write contacts to unmanaged contacts accounts" is checked in the iOS/iPadOS management tool or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad lists "Allow managed apps to write contacts to unmanaged contacts accounts", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to prevent managed apps from writing contacts to unmanaged contacts accounts.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow unmanaged apps to read contacts from managed contacts accounts" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the iOS management tool, verify "Allow unmanaged apps to read contacts from managed contacts accounts" is unchecked. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Allow unmanaged apps to read contacts from managed contacts accounts" is not listed. If "Allow unmanaged apps to read contacts from managed contacts accounts" is checked in the iOS/iPadOS management tool or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad lists "Allow unmanaged apps to read contacts from managed contacts accounts", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to prevent unmanaged apps from reading contacts from managed contacts accounts.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow sending diagnostic and usage data to Apple" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the iOS management tool and the iOS device. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the iOS management tool, verify "Allow sending diagnostic and usage data to Apple" is unchecked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>allowDiagnosticSubmission</key><false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the management policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Diagnostic submission not allowed". Note: This setting also disables "Share With App Developers". If "Allow sending diagnostic and usage data to Apple" is checked in the iOS management tool, "<key>allowDiagnosticSubmission</key><true/>" appears in the configuration profile, or the restrictions policy on the Apple iOS device from the Apple iOS management tool does not list "Diagnostic submission not allowed", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to disable sending diagnostic data to an organization other than DOD.
Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the iOS management tool, verify "Require managed pasteboard" is set to "True". If "Require managed pasteboard" is not set to "True", this is a finding.
Configure the Apple iOS configuration profile to disable copy/paste of data from managed to unmanaged applications. The procedure for implementing this control will vary depending on the MDM/EMM used by the mobile service provider. In the MDM console, set "Require managed pasteboard" to "True".
Verify DOD intermediate and root certificates have been installed on Apple devices. In the iOS management tool, verify the DOD intermediate and root certificates are installed on the Apple device. On the iPhone and iPad device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Tap "More Details". 7. Verify the DOD intermediate and root certificates are listed. If DOD intermediate and root certificates are not installed on the Apple device, this is a finding.
Install DOD intermediate and root certificates on managed mobile devices using the MDM.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow documents from unmanaged apps in managed apps" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the iOS management tool, verify "Allow documents from unmanaged apps in managed apps" is unchecked. On the iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Opening documents from unmanaged to managed apps not allowed" is listed. If "Allow documents from unmanaged apps in managed apps" is checked in the iOS management tool or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "Opening documents from unmanaged to managed apps not allowed", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to prevent DOD applications from accessing non-DOD data.