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Inspect the configuration on the managed Google Android 15 device to enable audit logging. This validation procedure is performed only on the EMM Administration Console. On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Open "Device owner management" section. 2. Verify that "Enable security logging" is toggled to "ON". If the EMM console device policy is not set to enable audit logging, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to enable audit logging. On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Open "Device owner management" section. 2. Toggle "Enable security logging" to "ON".
Review managed Google Android 15 device configuration settings to determine if the mobile device is enforcing a minimum password length of six characters. This validation procedure is performed on both the EMM Administration Console and the managed Google Android 15 device. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Lock screen" settings. 2. Open "Password constraints". 3. Open "Minimum password quality". 4. Verify Numeric Complex, Alphabetic, Alphanumeric, or Complex is selected. 5. Open "Minimum password length". 6. Verify "6" is set for number of characters. COPE: 1. Open "Lock screen" settings. 2. Open "Password constraints". 3. Select "Personal Profile". 4. Verify "Minimum password quality" is set to Numeric Complex, Alphabetic, Alphanumeric, or Complex. 5. Open "Minimum password length". 6. Verify the number of characters is set to "6" or higher. _____________________________ On the managed Google Android 15 device: COBO and COPE: 1. Open Settings >> Security & privacy >> Device unlock >> Screen lock. 2. Enter current password. 3. Tap "Pin or Password". 4. Verify Password length required is at least "6". If the device password length is not set to six characters or more on EMM console or on the managed Google Android 15 device, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to enforce a minimum password length of six characters. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Lock screen" settings. 2. Open "Password constraints". 3. Open "Minimum password quality". 4. Choose Numeric Complex, Alphabetic, Alphanumeric, or Complex. 5. Open "Minimum password length". 6. Enter in the number of characters as "6". COPE: 1. Open "Lock screen" settings. 2. Open "Password constraints". 3. Select "Personal Profile". 4. Open "Minimum password quality". 5. Choose Numeric Complex, Alphabetic, Alphanumeric, or Complex. 6. Open "Minimum password length". 7. Enter in the number of characters as "6".
Review managed Google Android 15 device configuration settings to determine if the mobile device is prohibiting passwords with more than four repeating or sequential characters. This validation procedure is performed on both the EMM Administration Console and the managed Google Android 15 device. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Lock screen" settings. 2. Open "Password constraints". 3. Verify that quality is set to "Numeric (Complex)" or higher. COPE: 1. Open "Lock screen" settings. 2. Open "Password constraints". 3. Select "Personal Profile". 4. Verify that quality is set to "Numeric (Complex)" or higher. ____________________________ On the managed Google Android 15 device: COBO and COPE: 1. Open Settings >> Security >> Screen lock. 2. Enter current password. 3. Select "PIN". 4. Try to enter a new PIN with repeating numbers. 5. Verify Password complexity requirements are listed: Ascending, descending, or repeated sequence of digits is not allowed. If the EMM console device policy is set to a password with more than two repeating or sequential characters or on the managed Google Android 15 device, the device policy is set to a password with more than two repeating or sequential characters, this is a finding. Note: Alphabetic, Alphanumeric, and Complex are also acceptable selections, but these selections will cause the user to select a complex password, which is not required by the STIG.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to prevent passwords from containing more than four repeating or sequential characters. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Lock screen" settings. 2. Open "Password constraints". 3. Set password quality to "Numeric (Complex)". COPE: 1. Open "Password constraints". 2. Select "Personal Profile". 3. Set password quality to "Numeric (Complex)". Note: Alphabetic, Alphanumeric, and Complex are also acceptable selections, but these selections will cause the user to select a complex password, which is not required by the STIG.
Review managed Google Android device configuration settings to determine if the mobile device is enforcing a screen-lock policy that will lock the display after a period of 15 minutes or less of inactivity. Note: Google Android 15 Settings User Interface (UI) does not support the 15-minute increment, but this value can be set by the MDM. This validation procedure is performed on both the EMM Administration Console and the Android 15 device. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Lock screen restrictions". 2. Verify that "Max time to screen lock" is set to "900". Note: The units are in seconds. COPE: 1. Open "Lock screen restrictions". 2. Select "Personal Profile". 3. Verify that "Max time to screen lock" is set to "900". Note: The units are in seconds. If the EMM console device policy is not set to enable a screen-lock policy that will lock the display after a period of inactivity of 900 seconds, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to enable a screen-lock policy of 15 minutes for the max period of inactivity. Note: Google Android 15 Settings User Interface (UI) does not support the 15-minute increment, but this value can be set by the MDM. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Lock screen restrictions". 2. Set "Max time to screen lock" to "900". Note: The units are in seconds. COPE: 1. Open "Lock screen restrictions". 2. Select "Personal Profile". 3. Set "Max time to screen lock" to 900". Note: The units are in seconds.
Review managed Google Android 15 device configuration settings to determine if the mobile device has the maximum number of consecutive failed authentication attempts set at 10 or fewer. This validation procedure is performed on both the EMM Administration Console and the managed Google Android 15 device. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Lock screen" settings. 2. Open "Lock screen restrictions". 3. Verify that "Max password failures for local wipe" is set to a number between 1 and 10. COPE: 1. Open "Lock screen" settings. 2. Open "Lock screen restrictions". 3. Select "Personal Profile". 4. Verify that "Max password failures for local wipe" is set to a number between 1 and 10. On the managed Google Android 15 device: COBO and COPE: 1. Lock the device screen. 2. Attempt to unlock the screen and validate that the device autowipes after specified number of invalid entries. Note: Perform this verification only with a test phone set up with a production profile. If the EMM console device policy is not set to the maximum number of consecutive failed authentication attempts at 10 or fewer, or if on the managed Google Android 15 device the device policy is not set to the maximum number of consecutive failed authentication attempts at 10 or fewer, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to allow only 10 or fewer consecutive failed authentication attempts. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Lock screen" settings. 2. Open "Lock screen restrictions". 3. Set "Max password failures for local wipe" to a number between 1 and 10. COPE: 1. Open "Lock screen" settings. 2. Open "Lock screen restrictions". 3. Select "Personal Profile". 4. Set "Max password failures for local wipe" to a number between 1 and 10.
Review managed Google Android 15 device configuration settings to determine if the mobile device has only approved application repositories (DOD-approved commercial app repository, EMM server, and/or mobile application store). This validation procedure is performed on both the EMM Administration Console and the managed Google Android 15 device. On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Verify that "Disallow install unknown sources" is toggled to "ON". 3. Verify that "Disallow installs from unknown sources globally" is toggled to "ON". On the Google Android 15 device: COBO and COPE: 1. Open Settings >> Apps >> Special app access. 2. Open Install unknown apps. 3. Ensure the list of apps is blank or if an app is on the list, "Disabled by admin" is listed under the app name. If the EMM console device policy is not set to allow connections to only approved application repositories or on the managed Google Android 15 device, the device policy is not set to allow connections to only approved application repositories, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to disable unauthorized application repositories. On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Toggle "Disallow install unknown sources" to "ON". 3. Toggle "Disallow installs from unknown sources globally" to "ON".
Review managed Google Android 15 device configuration settings to determine if the mobile device has an application allow list configured. Verify all applications on the allow list have been approved by the authorizing official (AO). On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Go to the Android app catalog for managed Google Play. 2. Verify all selected apps are AO approved. On the managed Google Android 15 device: COBO and COPE: 1. Open the managed Google Play Store. 2. Verify that only the approved apps are visible. Note: Managed Google Play is an allowed App Store. If the EMM console list of selected managed Google Play apps includes nonapproved apps, this is a finding. Note: The application allow list will include approved core applications (included in the OS by the OS vendor) and preinstalled applications (provided by the MD vendor and wireless carrier), or the MD must provide an alternate method of restricting user access/execution to core and preinstalled applications. For Google Android, there are no preinstalled applications.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to use an application allow list. On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Go to the Android app catalog for managed Google Play. 2. Select apps to be available (only approved apps). 3. Push updated policy to the device. Note: Managed Google Play is an allowed App Store.
Review managed Google Android 15 device configuration settings to determine if the mobile device has an application allow list configured and that the application allow list does not include applications 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; - Voice assistant application if available when MD is locked; - Voice dialing application if available when MD is locked; - Allows synchronization of data or applications between devices associated with user; - Payment processing; - Allows unencrypted (or encrypted but not FIPS 140-2/140-3 validated) data sharing with other MDs or printers; and - Backs up its own data to a remote system. This validation procedure is performed only on the EMM Administration Console. On the EMM console: 1. Review the list of selected Managed Google Play apps. 2. Review the details and privacy policy of each selected app to ensure the app does not include prohibited characteristics. If the EMM console device policy includes applications with unauthorized characteristics, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device application allow list to exclude applications 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; - Voice assistant application if available when MD is locked; - Voice dialing application if available when MD is locked; - Allows synchronization of data or applications between devices associated with user; - Payment processing; - Allows unencrypted (or encrypted but not FIPS 140-2/140-3 validated) data sharing with other MDs or printers; and - Backs up its own data to a remote system. On the EMM console: 1. Go to the Android app catalog for managed Google Play. 2. Before selecting an app, review the app details and privacy policy to ensure the app does not include prohibited characteristics.
Review managed Google Android 15 device configuration settings to determine if the mobile device has an AI application that processes device data in the cloud, including Google Gemini. This validation procedure is performed only on the EMM Administration Console. On the EMM console: 1. Review the list of selected Managed Google Play apps. 2. Verify no AI applications that process device data in the cloud, including Google Gemini, are included. If the EMM console device policy includes AI applications that process device data in the cloud, including Google Gemini, this is a finding. Note: This restriction does not include Gemini Nano. Gemini Nano is a built-in capability of Android 15 and processes device data on the device. Refer to Section 2, Artificial Intelligence Restrictions, of the STIG Supplemental document for more information.
Configure the Google Android 15 device application allow list to exclude AI applications that process device data in the cloud, including Google Gemini. Note: This restriction does not include Gemini Nano. Gemini Nano is a built-in capability of Android 15 and processes device data on the device. See Section 2 "Artificial Intelligence Restrictions" of the STIG Supplemental document for more information.
Review managed Google Android 15 device settings to determine if the Google Android 15 device displays (work profile) notifications on the lock screen. Notifications of incoming phone calls are acceptable even when the device is locked. This validation procedure is performed on both the EMM Administration Console and the managed Google Android 15 device. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Lock screen" settings. 2. Open "Lock screen restrictions". 3. Verify that "Disable unredacted notifications" is toggled to "ON". COPE: 1. Open "Lock screen" settings. 2. Open "Lock screen restrictions". 3. Select "Work Profile". 4. Verify that "Disable unredacted notifications" is toggled to "ON". ___________________________ On the managed Google Android 15 device: COBO: 1. Go to Settings >> Display >> Lock screen. 2. Tap on "Privacy". 3. Verify that "Show sensitive content only when unlocked" is selected. COPE: 1. Go to Settings >> Display >> Lock screen. 2. Tap on "When work profile is locked". 3. Verify that "Hide sensitive work content" is selected. If the EMM console device policy allows work notifications on the lock screen, or the managed Google Android 15 device allows work notifications on the lock screen, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to not display (work profile) notifications when the device is locked. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Lock screen" settings. 2. Open "Lock screen restrictions". 3. Toggle "Disable unredacted notifications". COPE: 1. Open "Lock screen" settings. 2. Open "Lock screen restrictions". 3. Select "Work Profile". 4. Toggle "Disable unredacted notifications".
Review device configuration settings to confirm that trust agents are disabled. This procedure is performed on both the EMM Administration console and the managed Google Android 15 device. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Lock screen restrictions". 2. Verify that "Disable trust agents" is toggled to "ON". COPE: 1. Open "Lock screen restrictions". 2. Select "Personal Profile". 3. Verify that "Disable trust agents" is toggled to "ON". 4. Select "Work Profile". 5. Verify that "Disable trust agents" is toggled to "ON". ____________________________ On the managed Google Android 15 device: COBO and COPE: 1. Open Settings. 2. Tap "Security & privacy". 3. Tap "More security & privacy". 4. Tap "Trust agents". 5. Verify that all listed trust agents are disabled and cannot be enabled. If on the EMM console, "disable trust agents" is not selected, or on the managed Google Android 15 device a trust agent can be enabled, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to disable trust agents. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Lock screen restrictions". 2. Toggle "Disable trust agents" to "ON". COPE: 1. Open "Lock screen restrictions". 2. Select "Personal Profile". 3. Toggle "Disable trust agents" to "ON". 4. Select "Work Profile". 5. Toggle "Disable trust agents" to "ON".
Review managed Google Android 15 device configuration settings to determine whether a developer mode is enabled. This validation procedure is performed on both the EMM Administration Console and the managed Google Android 15 device. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Verify that "Disallow debugging features" is toggled to "ON". COPE: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Verify that "Disallow debugging features" is toggled to "ON". 3. Open "Set user restrictions on parent". 4. Verify that "Disallow debugging features" is toggled to "ON". On the managed Google Android 15 device: COBO and COPE: 1. Go to Settings >> System. 2. Ensure "Developer Options" is not listed. 3. Go to Settings >> About Phone. 4. Tap on the Build Number to try to enable Developer Options and validate that action is blocked. If the EMM console device policy is not set to disable developer mode or on the managed Google Android 15 device, the device policy is not set to disable developer mode, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to disable developer modes. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Toggle "Disallow debugging features" to "ON". COPE: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Toggle "Disallow debugging features" to "ON". 3. Open "Set user restrictions on parent". 4. Toggle "Disallow debugging features" to "ON".
The DOD warning banner can be displayed by either of the following methods (required text is found in the Vulnerability Discussion): 1. By placing the DOD warning banner text in the user agreement signed by each managed Android 15 device user (preferred method). 2. By configuring the warning banner text on the EMM console and installing the banner on each managed Android 15 mobile device. Determine which method is used at the Google Android 15 device site and follow the appropriate validation procedure below. Validation Procedure for Method #1: Review the signed user agreements for several Google Android 15 device users and verify the agreement includes the required DOD warning banner text. Validation Procedure for Method #2: On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Lock screen restrictions". 2. Select "Lock screen message". 3. Verify the message. COPE: 1. Open "Lock screen restrictions". 2. Select "Personal Profile". 3. Select "Lock screen message". 4. Verify the message. If, for Method #1, the required warning banner text is not on all signed user agreements reviewed, or for Method #2, the EMM console device policy is not set to display a warning banner with the appropriate designated wording or on the managed Google Android 15 device, the device policy is not set to display a warning banner with the appropriate designated wording, this is a finding.
Configure the DOD warning banner by either of the following methods (required text is found in the Vulnerability Discussion): 1. By placing the DOD warning banner text in the user agreement signed by each Google Android 15 device user (preferred method). 2. By configuring the warning banner text on the EMM console and installing the banner on each Google Android 15 mobile device. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Lock screen restrictions". 2. Select "Lock screen message". 3. Enter the message. COPE: 1. Open "Lock screen restrictions". 2. Select "Personal Profile". 3. Select "Lock screen message". 4. Enter the message.
Review managed Google Android 15 device configuration settings to determine if the mobile device is configured to generate audit records for the following auditable events: Detected integrity violations. This validation procedure is performed only on the EMM Administration Console. On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Open "Device owner management" section. 2. Verify that "Enable security logging" is toggled to "ON". If the EMM console device policy is not set to enable security logging, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to generate audit records for the following auditable events: Detected integrity violations. On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Open "Device owner management" section. 2. Toggle "Enable security logging" to "ON".
Review managed Google Android 15 device configuration settings to determine if the mobile device has a USB mass storage mode and whether it has been disabled. This validation procedure is performed on both the EMM Administration Console and the managed Google Android 15 device. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "User restrictions". 2. Open "Set user restrictions". 3. Verify that "Disallow USB file transfer" is toggled to "ON". COPE: 1. Open "User restrictions". 2. Open "Set user restrictions on parent". 3. Verify "Disallow USB file transfer" is toggled to "ON". ______________________________ On the managed Google Android 15 device: 1. Connect a USB cable to the managed Google Android 15 device and connect to a non-DOD network-managed PC. 2. Go to Settings >> Connected devices >> USB. 3. Verify "No data transfer" is selected. If the EMM console device policy is not set to disable USB mass storage mode or on the managed Google Android 15 device, the device policy is not set to disable USB mass storage mode, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to disable USB mass storage mode. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "User restrictions". 2. Open "Set user restrictions". 3. Toggle "Disallow USB file transfer" to "ON". COPE: 1. Open "User restrictions". 2. Open "Set user restrictions on parent". 3. Toggle "Disallow USB file transfer" to "ON".
Review managed Google Android 15 device configuration settings to determine if the capability to back up to a locally connected system has been disabled. This validation procedure is performed on both the EMM Administration Console and the managed Google Android 15 device. On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Open "Device owner management". 2. Verify "Enable backup service" is toggled to "OFF". On the managed Google Android 15 device: COBO: 1. Go to Settings >> System >> Backup. 2. Verify Backup settings is "Not available". COPE: 1. Go to Settings >> System >> Backup. 2. Select "Work". 3. Verify Backup settings is "Not available". If the EMM console device policy is not set to disable the capability to back up to a locally connected system or on the managed Google Android 15 device, the device policy is not set to disable the capability to back up to a locally connected system, and this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to disable backup to locally connected systems. On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Open "Device owner management". 2. Toggle "Enable backup service" to "OFF".
Review managed Google Android 15 device configuration settings to determine if the capability to back up to a remote system has been disabled. Note: Since personal accounts cannot be added to the work profile (GOOG-15-009800), this control only impacts personal profile accounts. Site can allow backup based on local policy. This validation procedure is performed on both the EMM Administration Console and the managed Google Android 15 device. On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Open "Device owner management". 2. Verify "Enable backup service" is toggled to "OFF". On the managed Google Android 15 device: COBO: 1. Go to Settings >> System >> System >> Backup. 2. Verify Backup settings is "Not available". COPE: 1. Go to Settings >> System >> System >> Backup. 2. Select "Work". 3. Verify Backup settings is "Not available". If the EMM console device policy is not set to disable the capability to back up to a remote system or on the managed Google Android 15 device, the device policy is not set to disable the capability to back up to a remote system, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to disable backup to remote systems (including commercial clouds). On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Open "Device owner management". 2. Toggle "Enable backup service" to "OFF". Note: Since personal accounts cannot be added to the work profile (GOOG-15-009800), this control only impacts personal profile accounts. Site can allow backup based on local policy.
This is a User-Based Enforcement (UBE) control. Check a sample of Pixel phones at the site and verify the Wi-Fi hotspot preshared key (password) is set to "WPA2/WPA3-Personal" or "WPA3-Personal". 1. Go to Settings >> Network & Internet >> Hotspot & tethering. 2. Enable "Wi-Fi hotspot". 3. Tap on the words to the left of the slide called "Wi-Fi Hotspot" to show the configuration options. 4. Click the "Security" link and verify either “WPA2/WPA3-Personal” or "WPA3-Personal" is selected. If the Wi-Fi hotspot security is not set to “WPA2/WPA3-Personal” or "WPA3-Personal", this is a finding.
This is a User-Based Enforcement (UBE) control. Train users to not change the default Wi-Fi hotspot security setting: 15-character complex Wi-Fi hotspot preshared key (password) ("WPA2/WPA3-Personal" or WPA3-Personal"). (GOOG-15-009800). If the required preshared key is not set up, train users to use the following procedure to set up the required setting: 1. Go to Settings >> Network & Internet >> Hotspot & tethering. 2. Enable "Wi-Fi hotspot". 3. Tap on the words to the left of the slide called "Wi-Fi Hotspot" to show the configuration options. 4. Click the "Security" link and select “WPA2/WPA3-Personal” or "WPA3-Personal".
Review documentation on the managed Google Android 15 device and inspect the configuration on the Google Android device to disable multiuser modes. This validation procedure is performed on both the EMM Administration Console and the managed Google Android 15 device. On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Open "User restrictions". 2. Open "Set user restrictions". 3. Verify "Disallow modify accounts" is toggled to "ON". On the managed Google Android 15 device: COBO and COPE: 1. Go to Settings >> Passwords, passkeys & accounts >> Accounts for Owner. 2. Tap "Add account" (work profile). 3. Verify the action is not allowed. If the EMM console device policy is not set to disable multiuser modes or on the managed Google Android 15 device, the device policy is not set to disable multiuser modes, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to disable multiuser modes. On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Open "User restrictions". 2. Open "Set user restrictions". 3. Toggle "Disallow modify accounts" to "ON".
Determine if the authorizing official (AO) has approved the use of Bluetooth at the site. If the AO has not approved the use of Bluetooth, verify Bluetooth has been disabled. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "User restrictions" section. 2. Verify "Disallow Bluetooth" is toggled to "ON". COPE: 1. Open "User restrictions on parent" section. 2. Verify "Disallow Bluetooth" is toggled to "ON". On the managed Google Android 15 device: COBO and COPE: 1. Go to Settings >> Connected Devices >> Connection Preferences >> Bluetooth. 2. Verify "Use Bluetooth" is set to OFF and cannot be toggled to "ON". If the AO has approved the use of Bluetooth, on the managed Android 15 device: 1. Go to Settings >> Connected Devices. 2. Verify only approved Bluetooth connected devices using approved profiles are listed. If the AO has not approved the use of Bluetooth, and Bluetooth use is not disabled via an EMM-managed device policy, this is a finding. If the AO has approved the use of Bluetooth, and Bluetooth devices using unauthorized Bluetooth profiles are listed on the device under "Connected devices", this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to disable Bluetooth or if the AO has approved the use of Bluetooth (for example, for car hands-free use), train the user to connect to only authorized Bluetooth devices using only HSP, HFP, or SPP Bluetooth capable devices (UBE). To disable Bluetooth use the following procedure: On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "User restrictions" section. 2. Toggle "Disallow Bluetooth" to "ON". COPE: 1. Open "User restrictions on parent" section. 2. Toggle "Disallow Bluetooth" to "ON". The user training requirement is satisfied in requirement GOOG-15-009800.
Review the configuration to determine if the Google Android devices are disallowing Wi-Fi Direct. This validation procedure is performed on both the management tool and the Google Android device. On the management tool, in the user restrictions, verify "Wi-Fi Direct" has been set to "Disallow": COBO: 1. Find "User Restrictions" and select "Set User Restrictions". 2. Scroll down to "Disallow Wi-Fi Direct" and verify it is set to "ON". COPE: 1. Find "User Restrictions on Parent" and select "Set User Restrictions". 2. Scroll down to "Disallow Wi-Fi Direct" and verify it is set to "ON". On the Google Android device: 1. Open Settings >> Connections >> Wi-Fi. 2. From the hamburger menu, select Wi-Fi Direct. 3. Verify that Wi-Fi Direct cannot be selected. If on the management tool "Wi-Fi Direct" is not set to "Disallow", or on the Google Android device a Wi-Fi Direct device is listed that can be connected to, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android devices to disallow Wi-Fi Direct. On the management tool, do the following: COBO: 1. Find "User Restrictions" and select "Set User Restrictions". 2. Scroll down to "Disallow Wi-Fi Direct" and toggle that to "ON". COPE: 1. Find "User Restrictions on Parent" and select "Set User Restrictions". 2. Scroll down to "Disallow Wi-Fi Direct" and toggle that to "ON".
Review a sample of site User Agreements for Google Android 15 device users or similar training records and training course content. Verify that the Google Android 15 device users have completed the required training. The intent is that required training is renewed on a periodic basis in a time period determined by the AO. If any Google Android 15 device user has not completed the required training, this is a finding.
All Google Android 15 device users must complete training on the following training topics (users must acknowledge that they have reviewed training via a signed User Agreement or similar written record): - Operational security concerns introduced by unmanaged applications/unmanaged personal space, including applications using global positioning system (GPS) tracking. - Need to ensure no DOD data is saved to the personal space 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 the credentials can be revoked. Upon device retirement, turn-in, or reassignment, ensure that a factory data reset is performed prior to device hand off. Follow mobility service provider decommissioning procedures as applicable. - How to configure the following UBE controls (users must configure the control) on the Google device: **Secure use of Calendar Alarm. **Local screen mirroring and mirroring procedures (authorized/not authorized for use). **Do not upload DOD contacts via smart call and caller ID services. **Do not configure a DOD network (work) VPN profile on any third-party VPN client installed in the personal space. **If Bluetooth connections are approved for mobile device, types of allowed connections (for example car hands-free, but not Bluetooth wireless keyboard). **How to perform a full device wipe. **Use default Wi-Fi hotspot password: 15-character complex Wi-Fi hotspot preshared password enabled ("WPA2/WPA3-personal"). - AO guidance on acceptable use and restrictions, if any, on downloading and installing personal apps and data (music, photos, etc.) in the Google device personal space.
Review device configuration settings to confirm Wi-Fi Sharing is disabled. Mobile Hotspot must be enabled to enable Wi-Fi Sharing. If the Authorizing Official (AO) has not approved Mobile Hotspot, and it has been verified as disabled on the EMM console, no further action is needed. If Mobile Hotspot is being used, use the following procedure to verify Wi-Fi Sharing is disabled: On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Verify "Disallow sharing admin configured Wi-Fi" is toggled to "ON". COPE: 1. Open "Set user restrictions on parent". 2. Toggle "Disallow sharing admin configured Wi-Fi" to "ON". If on the EMM console, "Disallow sharing admin configured Wi-Fi" is not enabled, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to disable Wi-Fi Sharing. Mobile Hotspot must be enabled to enable Wi-Fi Sharing. If the AO has not approved Mobile Hotspot, and it has been disabled on the EMM console, no further action is needed. If Mobile Hotspot is being used, use the following procedure to disable Wi-Fi Sharing: On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Toggle "Disallow sharing admin configured Wi-Fi" to "ON". COPE: 1. Open "Set user restrictions on parent". 2. Toggle "Disallow sharing admin configured Wi-Fi" to "ON".
Review device configuration, user training, and determine if the AO has approved hotspot use. If the AO has not approved hotspot use, verify hotspot use has been disabled: On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Verify "Disallow config tethering" is toggled to "ON". COPE: 1. Open "Set user restrictions on parent". 2. Toggle "Disallow config tethering" to "ON". On the managed Google Android 15 device: COBO and COPE: 1. Go to Settings >> Network & Internet. 2. Verify "Hotspot & tethering" is "Controlled by admin". 3. Verify that tapping "Hotspot & tethering" provides a prompt to the user specifying "Action not allowed". If on the managed Google Android 15 device "Hotspot & tethering" is enabled, this is a finding. If hotspot use has been approved, verify the user has been trained to use the default hotspot password. Refer to GOOG-15-009800 for procedure. If users are not trained to use the default hotspot password, this is a finding.
Disable hotspot functions on the DOD phone if not approved by the AO. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Toggle "Disallow config tethering" to "ON". COPE: 1. Open "Set user restrictions on parent". 2. Toggle "Disallow config tethering" to "ON". If the use of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth hotspots has been approved by the AO, train the user to not change the default hotspot password (refer to GOOG-15-009800). (By default, when Wi-Fi Hotspot is enabled, a 15-character complex password is automatically configured for the hotspot.
Review device configuration settings to confirm that the DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates are installed. This procedure is performed on both the EMM Administration console and the managed Google Android 15 device. The current DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates may be obtained in self-extracting zip files at http://cyber.mil/pki-pke (for NIPRNet). On the EMM console, verify that the DOD root and intermediate certificates are part of a device and/or work profile that is being pushed down to the devices. On the managed Google Android 15 device: 1. Open Settings. 2. Tap "Security & privacy". 3. Tap "Advanced". 4. Tap "More security & privacy". 5. Tap "Encryption & credentials". 6. Tap "Trusted credentials". 7. Verify that DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates are listed under the "User" tab in the "Work" section. If on the EMM console the DOD root and intermediate certificates are not listed in a profile, or the managed Android 15 device does not list the DOD root and intermediate certificates under the user tab, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to install DOD root and intermediate certificates. On the EMM console, upload DOD root and intermediate certificates as part of a device and/or work profile. The current DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates may be obtained in self-extracting zip files at http://cyber.mil/pki-pke (for NIPRNet).
Review the managed Google Android 15 work profile configuration settings to confirm the system application disable list is enforced. This setting is enforced by default. Verify only approved system apps have been placed on the core allow list. This procedure is performed on the EMM Administrator console. Review the system app allow list and verify only approved apps are on the list. COBO: 1. Open "Apps management" section. 2. Select "Hide apps". 3. Verify package names of apps are listed. COPE: 1. Open "Apps management" section. 2. Select "Hide apps on parent". 3. Verify package names of apps are listed. If on the EMM console the system app allow list contains unapproved core apps, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to enforce the system application disable list. The required configuration is the default configuration when the device is enrolled. If the device configuration is changed, use the following procedure to bring the device back into compliance: On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Apps management" section. 2. Select "Hide apps". 3. Enter package names of apps to hide. COPE: 1. Open "Apps management" section. 2. Select "Hide apps on parent". 3. Enter package names of apps to hide. Configure a list of approved Google core and preinstalled apps in the core app allow list.
Review the work profile Chrome Browser app on the Google Android 15 autofill setting. This procedure is performed only on the EMM Administrator console. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Managed Configurations" section. 2. Select the Chrome Browser version from the work profile. 3. Verify "PasswordManagerEnabled" is turned "OFF". 4. Verify "AutofillAddressEnabled" is turned "OFF". 5. Verify "AutofillCreditCardEnabled" is turned "OFF". COPE: 1. Open "Managed Configurations" section. 2. Select the Chrome Browser version from the work profile. 3. Verify "PasswordManagerEnabled" is turned "OFF". 4. Verify "AutofillAddressEnabled" is turned "OFF". 5. Verify "AutofillCreditCardEnabled" is turned "OFF". If on the EMM console any of the browser autofill settings are set to "On" in the Chrome Browser Settings, this is a finding.
Configure the Chrome browser on the Google Android 15 device work profile to disable autofill. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Managed Configurations" section. 2. Select the Chrome Browser version from the work profile. 3. Ensure "PasswordManagerEnabled" is turned "OFF". 4. Ensure "AutofillAddressEnabled" is turned "OFF". 5. Ensure "AutofillCreditCardEnabled" is turned "OFF". COPE: 1. Open "Managed Configurations" section. 2. Select the Chrome Browser version from the work profile. 3. Ensure "PasswordManagerEnabled" is turned "OFF". 4. Ensure "AutofillAddressEnabled" is turned "OFF". 5. Ensure "AutofillCreditCardEnabled" is turned "OFF". Refer to the EMM documentation to determine how to configure Chrome Browser Settings.
Review the Google Android 15 work profile configuration settings to confirm that autofill services are disabled. This procedure is performed only on the EMM Administration console. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Verify "Disable autofill" is toggled to "ON". COPE: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Verify "Disable autofill" is toggled to "ON". If on the EMM console "disallow autofill" is not selected, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device work profile to disable the autofill services. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Toggle "Disable autofill" to "ON". COPE: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Toggle "Disable autofill" to "ON".
Review the managed Google Android 15 device configuration settings to confirm that autofill services are disabled. This procedure is performed on both the EMM Administration console and the managed Google Android 15 device. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Verify "Disallow config date time" is toggled to "ON". COPE: 1. Open "Set user restrictions on parent". 2. Verify "Disallow config date time" is toggled to "ON". On the managed Google Android 15 device: COBO and COPE: 1. Open Settings. 2. Tap "System". 3. Tap "Date & time". 4. Verify "Set time automatically" is greyed out and is "Enabled by admin". If on the EMM console "Disallow config date time" is not set to "On", or on the managed Android 15 device "Set time automatically" is not greyed out, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to set auto network time. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Toggle "Disallow config date time" to "ON". COPE: 1. Open "Set user restrictions on parent". 2. Toggle "Disallow config date time" to "ON".
Review device configuration settings to confirm the Google Android device has the most recently released version of managed Google Android 15 installed. This procedure is performed on both the EMM console and the managed Google Android 15 device. In the EMM management console, review the version of Google Android 15 installed on a sample of managed devices. This procedure will vary depending on the EMM product. On the managed Google Android 15 device, to determine the installed operating system version: COBO and COPE: 1. Open "Settings". 2. Tap "About phone". 3. Verify "Build number". If the installed version of the Google Android 15 operating system on any reviewed device is not the latest released by Google, this is a finding. Google's Android operating system patch website: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/. Android versions for Pixel devices: https://developers.google.com/android/images.
Install the latest released version of the Google Android 15 operating system on all managed Google devices. Note: Google Android device operating system updates are released directly by Google or can be distributed via the EMM. Check each device manufacturer and/or carriers for current updates.
Review the managed Google Android 15 configuration settings to confirm that no third-party keyboards are enabled. This procedure is performed on the EMM console. On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Open "Input methods". 2. Tap "Set input methods". 3. Verify only the approved keyboards are selected. If third-party keyboards are allowed, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to disallow the use of third-party keyboards. On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Open "Input methods". 2. Tap "Set input methods". 3. Select only the approved keyboard. Additionally, Admins can configure application allow lists for Google Play that do not have any third-party keyboards for user installation.
Review the managed Google Android 15 configuration settings to confirm CC mode is enabled. This procedure is performed on the EMM console. COBO and COPE: 1. Open Device owner management. 2. Verify "Enable Common Criteria mode" is toggled to "ON". If CC mode is not enabled, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to implement CC Mode. On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Open Device owner management. 2. Toggle "Enable Common Criteria mode" to "ON".
Review the device configuration to confirm that the USB port is disabled except for charging the device. On the EMM console: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Verify “Disallow USB file transfer” is set to "ON". If on EMM console the USB port is not disabled (“Disallow USB file transfer” is set to "ON"), this is a finding.
Configure Google Android 15 device to disable the USB port (except for charging the device). COPE and COBO: On the EMM console: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Toggle “Disallow USB file transfer” to "ON".
Review the device configuration to confirm that the user is unable to remove DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates. On the EMM console: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Verify "Disallow config credentials" is toggled to "ON". On the Google Android 15 device: 1. Open Settings. 2. Tap "Security & privacy". 3. Tap "More security & privacy". 4. Tap "Encryption & credentials". 5. Tap "Trusted credentials". 6. Verify the user is unable to untrust or remove any work certificates. If on the Google Android 15 device the user is able to remove certificates, this is a finding.
Configure Google Android 15 device to prevent a user from removing DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates. On the EMM console: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Toggle "Disallow config credentials" to "ON".
Review the EMM configuration to confirm phone hub has been disabled. On the management tool: 1. Open "Nearby notification streaming policy". 2. Verify "Nearby notification streaming policy" is set to "Disabled". 3. Open "Nearby app streaming policy". 4. Verify "Nearby app streaming policy" is set to "Disabled". If on the management tool the "Nearby Streaming Policy" is not set to "Disabled" and "Nearby app streaming policy" is not set to "Disabled", this is a finding. Note: From a Chromebook, if a device is connected to the Phone Hub, try to set up the Notifications. It will fail to connect to the device to complete the setup if phone hub has been disabled on the DOD Android device.
Configure Google Android 15 device to disable the nearby notification streaming policy to disable Phone Hub. COPE and COBO: On the EMM console: 1. Open "Nearby notification streaming policy". 2. Set "Nearby notification streaming policy" to "Disabled". 3. Open "Nearby app streaming policy". 4. Set "Nearby app streaming policy" to "Disabled".
Review the Google Android 15 work profile configuration settings to confirm that Private Space is disabled. This procedure is performed only on the EMM Administration console. On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Verify "Disallow add private profile" is set to "ON". COPE: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Verify "Disallow add private profile" is set to "ON". If on the EMM console "Disallow add private profile" is not selected, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 15 device to disable "Private Space". On the EMM console: COBO: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Toggle "Disallow add private profile" to "ON". COPE: 1. Open "Set user restrictions". 2. Toggle "Disallow add private profile" to "ON".