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V-272624

CAT III (Low)

The Samsung Android device must be configured to disable the use of third-party keyboards.

Rule ID

SV-272624r1098748_rule

STIG

Samsung Android 15 MDFPP 3.3 BYOAD Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R3

CCIs

CCI-000366

Discussion

Many third-party keyboard applications are known to contain malware. SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47

Check Content

Review the managed Samsung device configuration settings to confirm that no third-party keyboards are enabled.
 
This procedure is performed on the management tool.
 
On the management tool
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.

Fix Text

Configure the Samsung device to disallow the use of third-party keyboards. 
 
On the management tool:
1. Open "Input methods".
2. Tap "Set input methods".
3. Select only the approved keyboard.

Additionally, Administrators can configure application allowlists for Google Play that do not have any third-party keyboards for user installation.