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Review configuration settings to confirm the minimum passcode length is six or more characters. This procedure is performed in the Apple iOS management tool and on the Apple 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 Management tool, verify the "Minimum passcode length" value is set to "6" 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 "6". On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS management tool containing the password policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Tap "Passcode". 7. Verify "Minimum length" is listed as "6" or greater. If the "Minimum passcode length" is less than "6" characters in the iOS management tool, "<key>minLength</key> " has an integer value of less than "6", or the password policy on the Apple iOS device from the Apple iOS management tool does not list "Minimum length" of "6" or fewer, this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to enforce a minimum passcode length value of "6" or greater.
Review configuration settings to confirm that simple passcodes are not allowed. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify the "Allow simple value" is unchecked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>allowSimple</key> <false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & 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 management tool, "<key>allowSimple</key> <true/>" appears in the Configuration Profile, or the password policy on the Apple iOS device from the Apple iOS management tool does not have "Simple passcodes allowed" set to "No", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to disallow more than two 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 management tool and the Apple 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 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 Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & 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 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 management tool, if 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 on the iOS device, if 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 management tool and on the Apple 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 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 Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & 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 Apple iOS device from the Apple iOS management tool 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 the list of unmanaged apps installed on the iOS device and determine if any third-party VPN clients are installed. If yes, 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 iOS device, do the following: 1. Under Settings, VPN look to see if any "Personal VPN" exists. 2. If no, requirement has been met. 3. If yes, open each VPN app in turn. Review the list of VPN profiles configured on the VPN client. 4. Verify there are no DoD network VPN profiles configured on the VPN client. If any third-party unmanaged VPN apps are installed (personal VPN) and has 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 12 device, do not configure the VPN app with a DoD network VPN profile.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow Trusting New Enterprise App Authors" restriction is disabled. This procedure is performed in the Apple iOS management tool and on the Apple 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 Management tool, verify the "Allow Trusting New Enterprise App Authors" is disabled. On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS management tool containing the password policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Trusting enterprise apps not allowed" is listed. If the "Allow Trusting New Enterprise App Authors" is not disabled in the iOS management tool or on the Apple iOS device, this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to disable "Allow Trusting New Enterprise App Authors".
Review configuration settings to confirm that Siri is disabled on the Lock screen. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify "Allow Siri while device is locked" is unchecked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>allowAssistantWhileLocked</key><false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Siri while locked not allowed" is listed. If "Allow Siri while device is locked" is checked in the Apple iOS management tool, "<key>allowAssistantWhileLocked</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 "Siri while locked not allowed", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to disable Siri while the device is locked.
Review configuration settings to confirm that "Allow Voice Dialing when locked" is disabled on the Lock screen. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify "Allow voice dialing while device locked" is unchecked. On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles" or "Profiles & Device Management" or "Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Voice dialing while locked not allowed" is listed. If "Allow voice dialing when locked not allowed" is checked in the Apple iOS management tool or the restrictions policy on the Apple iOS device from the Apple iOS management tool does not list "Voice dialing while locked not allowed", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to disable Voice Control while the device is locked.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Show Notification Center in Lock screen" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify "Show Notification Center in Lock screen" is unchecked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>allowLockScreenNotificationsView</key> <false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & 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 management tool, "<key>allowLockScreenNotificationsView</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 "Notifications View on lock screen not allowed", this is a finding.
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 management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS 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 Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 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 the "Show Today view in Lock screen" is checked in the Apple iOS management tool, "<key>allowLockScreenTodayView</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 "Today view on lock screen not allowed", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to disable Notification Center 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 Description): 1. By placing the DoD warning banner text in the user agreement signed by each iOS device user (preferred method) 2. By creating a background picture with the relevant information and configuring that picture as the background for the lock screen via the Apple iOS management tool (only available for supervised devices) 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 management tool, verify a picture of the DoD warning banner text has been configured as the background for the lock screen. - On the iOS device, verify a picture of the DoD warning banner text is shown as the background for the locked screen. 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 locked screen background, this is a finding.
Configure the DoD warning banner by either of the following methods (required text is found in the Vulnerability Description): 1. By placing the DoD warning banner text in the user agreement signed by each iOS device user (preferred method) 2. By creating a background picture with the relevant information and configuring that picture as the background for the lock screen via the Apple iOS management tool
Review configuration settings to confirm backup in management apps is disabled and iTunes Backup is encrypted. Note: iTunes Backup is implemented by the configuration policy rule "Force encrypted backups", which is included in AIOS-12-010800, and therefore, not included in the procedure below. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify backing up app data is disabled. On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS 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 management tool or "app data will not be backed up" is not listed for each managed app on the Apple iOS device, this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to disable backup of managed apps.
Note: This requirement is Not Applicable if the AO has approved users' full access to the Apple App Store for downloading unmanaged (personal) apps and syncing personal data on the device with personal cloud data storage accounts (see Section 2.9 of the STIG Supplemental document for more details). The site must have an AO-signed document showing the AO has assumed the risk for users' full access to the Apple App Store. Review configuration settings to confirm iCloud Backup is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify "Allow iCloud backup" is unchecked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>allowCloudBackup</key> <false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "iCloud backup not allowed". If "Allow iCloud backup" is checked in the Apple iOS management tool, "<key>allowCloudBackup</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 "iCloud backup not allowed", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to disable iCloud Backup.
Note: This requirement is Not Applicable if the AO has approved users' full access to the Apple App Store for downloading unmanaged (personal) apps and syncing personal data on the device with personal cloud data storage accounts (see Section 2.9 of the STIG Supplemental document for more details). The site must have an AO-signed document showing the AO has assumed the risk for users' full access to the Apple App Store. Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow iCloud documents & data" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify "Allow iCloud documents & data" is unchecked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>allowCloudDocumentSync</key> <false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Documents in the Cloud not allowed". Note: This also verifies that iCloud Drive and iCloud Photo Library is disabled. If "Allow iCloud documents & data" is checked in the Apple iOS management tool, "<key>allowCloudDocumentSync</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 "Documents in the Cloud not allowed", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to disable iCloud documents and data.
Note: This requirement is Not Applicable if the AO has approved users' full access to the Apple App Store for downloading unmanaged (personal) apps and syncing personal data on the device with personal cloud data storage accounts (see Section 2.9 of the STIG Supplemental document for more details). The site must have an AO-signed document showing the AO has assumed the risk for users' full access to the Apple App Store. Review configuration settings to confirm iCloud keychain is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify "Allow iCloud keychain" is unchecked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>allowCloudKeychainSync</key><false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the management policy. 5. Verify "iCloud Keychain not allowed" is listed. If "Allow iCloud keychain" is checked in the Apple iOS management tool, "<key>allowCloudKeychainSync</key><true/>" appears in the configuration profile, or "iCloud Keychain not allowed" is not listed on the Apple iOS device, this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to disable iCloud keychain.
Note: This requirement is Not Applicable if the AO has approved users' full access to the Apple App Store for downloading unmanaged (personal) apps and syncing personal data on the device with personal cloud data storage accounts (see Section 2.9 of the STIG Supplemental document for more details). The site must have an AO-signed document showing the AO has assumed the risk for users' full access to the Apple App Store. Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow My Photo Stream" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify "Allow My Photo Stream" is unchecked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>allowPhotoStream</key><false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Photo Stream not allowed" is listed. If "Allow Photo Stream" is checked in the Apple iOS management tool, "<key>allowPhotoStream</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 "Photo Stream not allowed", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to disable My Photo Stream.
Note: This requirement is Not Applicable if the AO has approved users' full access to the Apple App Store for downloading unmanaged (personal) apps and syncing personal data on the device with personal cloud data storage accounts (see Section 2.9 of the STIG Supplemental document for more details). The site must have an AO-signed document showing the AO has assumed the risk for users' full access to the Apple App Store. Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow iCloud Photos" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify "Allow iCloud Photos" is unchecked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>allowSharedStream</key><false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles" or "Profiles & Device Management" or "Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Shared streams not allowed" is listed. If "Allow iCloud Photos" is checked in the Apple iOS management tool, "<key>allowSharedStream</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 "Shared streams not allowed", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to disable "Allow iCloud Photos".
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 management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS 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 Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS 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 management tool, "<key>allowManagedAppsCloudSync</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 "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 management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS 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 Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS 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 management tool, "<key>allowEnterpriseBookBackup</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 "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 "Allow documents from managed apps in unmanaged apps" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple iOS device. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, then 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 "Profiles" or "Profiles & Device Management" or "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 iOS device from the iOS management tool 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.
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 "Profiles & 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: Not all Apple iOS 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 management tool or on the iOS device. In the Apple iOS management tool, for each managed app, verify the app is configured to be removed when the MDM profile is removed. On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & 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 device. On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the password policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Passcode" under PASSWORD POLICY is listed. If "Passcode" is not listed, this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to require a password to unlock the device.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Force limited ad tracking" is checked. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify "Force limited ad tracking" is checked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>forceLimitAdTracking</key><true/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the management policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Limit ad tracking enforced" is present. If "limited ad tracking enforced" is missing in the Apple iOS management tool, "<key>forceLimitAdTracking</key><false/>" does not appear in the configuration profile, or the restrictions policy on the Apple iOS device from the Apple iOS management tool does not list "Limit ad tracking enforced", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to limit advertisers' ability to track the user's web browsing preferences.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Enable autofill" is unchecked. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify "Enable autofill" is unchecked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>safariAllowAutoFill</key><false>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the management policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Auto-fill in Safari not allowed" is present. If "Enable autofill" is checked in the Apple iOS management tool, or "<key>safariAllowAutoFill</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 "Auto-fill in Safari not allowed", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to disable the "AutoFill" capability in the Safari app.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Force encrypted backups" is enabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify "Force encrypted backups" is checked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>forceEncryptedBackup</key><true/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Encrypted backups enforced" is listed. If "Force encrypted backups" is unchecked in the Apple iOS management tool, or "<key>forceEncryptedBackup</key><false/>" appears in the configuration profile, or the restrictions policy on the Apple iOS device from the Apple iOS management tool does not list "Encrypted backups enforced", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to force encrypted backups to iTunes.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow Handoff" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify "Allow Handoff" is unchecked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>allowActivityContinuation</key> <false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Handoff not allowed" is listed. If "Allow Handoff" is checked in the Apple iOS management tool, "<key>allowActivityContinuation</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 "Handoff not allowed", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to disable continuation of activities among devices and workstations.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Require passcode on first AirPlay pairing" is enabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify "Require passcode on first AirPlay pairing" is checked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>forceAirPlayOutgoingRequestsPairingPassword</key><false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "AirPlay outgoing requests pairing password enforced" is listed. If "Require passcode on first AirPlay pairing" is unchecked in the Apple iOS management tool, "<key>forceAirPlayOutgoingRequestsPairingPassword</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 "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 for the first time.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow MailDrop" is disabled. This validation procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify "Allow MailDrop" is not checked. On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Accounts". 6. Tap the mail account. 7. Verify "Mail Drop Enabled" is set to "No". If "Allow MailDrop" is not disabled in the Apple iOS management tool or the restrictions policy on the Apple iOS device from the Apple iOS management tool lists "Mail Drop Enabled" as "Yes", this is a finding.
Configure the Apple iOS configuration profile to disable "Allow MailDrop".
Note: This requirement is Not Applicable if the AO has approved users' full access to the Apple App Store for downloading unmanaged (personal) apps and syncing personal data on the device with personal cloud data storage accounts (see Section 2.9 of the STIG Supplemental document for more details). The site must have an AO-signed document showing the AO has assumed the risk for users' full access to the Apple App Store. Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow Shared Albums" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify "Allow Shared Albums" is not checked. On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the "Settings" app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles" or "Profiles & Device Management" or "Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "iCloud Photos not allowed" is listed. If "Allow Shared Albums" is not disabled in the Apple iOS management tool or the restrictions policy on the Apple iOS device from the Apple iOS management tool does not list "iCloud Photos not allowed", this is a finding.
Configure the Apple iOS configuration profile to disable "Allow Shared Albums".
Review configuration settings to confirm the most recently released version of iOS is installed. This validation procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple iOS device. Go to http://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 Apple iOS device: 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. Also, 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 devices is not the latest released by Apple, this is a finding.
Install the latest release version of Apple iOS on all managed iOS devices.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Use SSL" for the Exchange account is enabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify "Use SSL" is checked under the Exchange payload. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>SSL</key><true/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS management tool containing the Exchange policy. 5. Tap "Accounts". 6. Tap the name of the Exchange account. 7. Verify "SSL" is set to "Yes". If "Use SSL" is unchecked in the Apple iOS management tool, "<key>SSL</key><false/>" appears in the configuration profile, or the Exchange policy on the Apple iOS device from the Apple iOS management tool has "SSL" set to "No", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to use SSL for Exchange ActiveSync.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow messages to be moved" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify "Allow messages to be moved" is unchecked under the Exchange payload. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>PreventMove</key><true/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS management tool containing the Exchange policy. 5. Tap "Accounts". 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 management tool, "<key>PreventMove</key><false/>" appears in the configuration profile, or the Exchange policy on the Apple iOS device from the Apple iOS management tool 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 management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify "Treat Airdrop as unmanaged destination" is checked. On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & 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 management tool or the restrictions policy on the Apple iOS device from the Apple iOS management tool 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 Family Sharing is disabled. Note that this is a User based Enforcement (UBE) control, which cannot be managed by an MDM server. This check procedure is performed on the Apple iOS device. On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. At the top of the screen, if "Sign in to your iPhone" is listed, this requirement has been met. 3. If the user profile is signed into iCloud, tap the user name 4. Tap "Family Sharing" 5. Verify no accounts are listed other than the "Organizer" Note: The Apple iOS device must be connected to the Internet to conduct this validation procedure. Otherwise, the device will display the notice "Family information is not available", in which case it cannot be determined if the configuration is compliant. If accounts (names or email addresses) are listed under "FAMILY MEMBERS" on the Apple iOS device, this is a finding. Note: If the site has implemented DEP (not required), this setting can be managed via the MDM (supervised mode).
The user must either remove all members from the Family Group on the Apple iOS device or associate the device with an Apple ID that is not a member of a Family Group.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Share My Location" is disabled. Note that this is a User based Enforcement (UBE) control, which cannot be managed by an MDM server. This check procedure is performed on the Apple iOS device only. On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "Privacy". 3. Tap "Location Services". 4. Tap "Share My Location". 5. Verify "Share My Location" is off. If "Share My Location" is toggled to the right and appears green on the Apple iOS device, this is a finding.
The user must configure Apple iOS to disable location sharing through iCloud.
Review configuration settings to confirm "Force Apple Watch wrist detection" is enabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple 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 Apple iOS management tool, verify "Wrist detection enforced on Apple Watch" is enforced. On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS 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 management tool or the restrictions policy on the Apple iOS device from the Apple iOS management tool 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 of iOS device users or similar training records and training course content. Verify iOS device users have completed required training. If any iOS device user is found to not have completed required training, this is a finding.
Have all iOS device users complete training on the following topics. Users should acknowledge they have received training via a signed User Agreement or similar written record. Training Topics: -Operational security concerns introduced by unmanaged applications including applications utilizing global positioning system (GPS) tracking -Need to 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 to report any loss of control so that the credentials can be revoked. Upon device retirement, turn in, or reassignment, ensure a factory data reset is performed prior to device hand off. Follow Mobility service provider decommissioning procedures as applicable. -How to configure the following User Based Enforcement (UBE) controls (users must configure the control) and other controls on the iOS device: **Remove Family Sharing **Disable Shared Location **Disable Wi-Fi Assist **Use AirPrint only with AO-approved printers and print servers (see the Multifunction Device STIG for requirements) **Turn off “Apps” under “AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS” in the “iTunes & App Store” section of the Settings app on the Apple iOS device **Secure use of Calendar Alarm **Do not configure a DoD network (work) VPN profile on any third-party unmanaged VPN app **iOS device radios should be disabled using controls under "Settings" instead of "Control Center" -AO guidance on acceptable use and restrictions, if any, on downloading and installing personal apps and data (music, photos, etc.)
Review configuration settings to confirm a managed photos app is installed on the iOS device. This check procedure is performed on the Apple iOS device. On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles & Device Management". 4. Tap the DoD Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS 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 iOS device, this is a finding.
Install a managed photos app to take and manage work related photos.
Review configuration settings to confirm USB Restricted Mode is enabled. Note that this is a User based Enforcement (UBE) control, unless Supervised mode has been implemented on the iOS device. This check procedure is performed on the Apple iOS device (non-Supervised) or on an Apple iOS management tool (Supervised). If the device is not Supervised, on the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "Touch ID & Passcode" or "Face ID & Passcode". 3. Scroll down to the "USB Accessories" setting. 4. Verify the "USB Accessories" setting is off. If the device is Supervised, in the Apple iOS management tool, verify "Allow USB Accessories while device is locked" is checked (enabled). Note: The label for this configuration setting varies between MDM products. Ensure the setting is configured to disable USB accessory connection unless the device passcode is entered. If the "USB Accessories" setting on the iOS device is not off or "Allow USB Accessories while device is locked" is not checked on the iOS management tool, this is a finding.
If the iOS device is not Supervised, the user must disable "USB Accessories" on their iOS device. If the iOS device is Supervised, check (enable) "Allow USB Accessories while device is locked" on the Apple iOS management tool. Note: The label for this configuration setting varies between MDM products. Ensure the setting is configured to disable USB accessory connection unless the device passcode is entered.
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 management tool and the Apple iOS device. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, then 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 managed apps to write contacts to unmanaged contacts accounts" is unchecked. On the iOS device: 1. Open the "Settings" app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles" or "Profiles & Device Management" or "Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS 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 management tool or the restrictions policy on the iOS device from the iOS management tool lists "Allow managed apps to write contacts to unmanaged contacts accounts", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to prevent managed apps writing contacts to unmanaged contacts.
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 management tool and the Apple iOS device. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, then 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 iOS device: 1. Open the "Settings" app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "Profiles" or "Profiles & Device Management" or "Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS 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 management tool or the restrictions policy on the iOS device from the iOS management tool lists "Allow unmanaged apps to read contacts from managed contacts accounts", this is a finding.
Install a configuration profile to prevent unmanaged apps to read contacts from managed contacts accounts.