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← Back to Apple iOS/iPadOS 26 Security Technical Implementation Guide

V-278826

CAT II (Medium)

Apple iOS/iPadOS 26 must delete eSIM content when the device is erased.

Rule ID

SV-278826r1150725_rule

STIG

Apple iOS/iPadOS 26 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R2

CCIs

CCI-001033

Discussion

An eSIM may contain sensitive DOD data and must be wiped of data when the mobile device is wiped to protect sensitive data from exposure. SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47

Check Content

This check procedure is performed on both the device management tool and the iPhone and iPad.

Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review.

In the iOS management tool, verify "Preserve eSIM content when device is erased" is unchecked.

On the iPhone and iPad device:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "General".
3. Tap "VPN & Device Management".
4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy.
5. Tap "Restrictions".
6. Verify "Preserve eSIM content when device is erased" is not listed.

If "Preserve eSIM content when device is erased" is not disabled in the management tool or on the Apple device "Preserve eSIM content when device is erased" is listed, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Install a configuration profile to delete eSIM content when the device is erased.

Configuration Profile Key: forcePreserveESIMOnErase