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Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R2

Benchmark ID

Apple_iOS-iPadOS_18_STIG

Total Checks

92

Tags

mobile
CAT I: 4CAT II: 63CAT III: 25

This Security Technical Implementation Guide is published as a tool to improve the security of Department of Defense (DOD) information systems. The requirements are derived from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 and related documents. Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via email to the following address: disa.stig_spt@mail.mil.

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V-267937LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must allow the administrator (MDM) to perform the following management function: enable/disable VPN protection across the device and [selection: on a per-app basis, on a per-group of applications processes basis].V-267958MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud).V-267959MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud document and data synchronization).V-267960MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud Keychain).V-267961MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow backup to remote systems (Cloud Photo Library).V-267962MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud Photo Sharing, also known as Shared Stream or Shared Photo Stream).V-267963MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow backup to remote systems (managed applications data stored in iCloud).V-267964MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow backup to remote systems (enterprise books).V-267987MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to enforce a minimum password length of six characters.V-267988MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to not allow passwords that include more than four repeating or sequential characters.V-267990MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to lock the display after 15 minutes (or less) of inactivity.V-267991MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to not allow more than 10 consecutive failed authentication attempts.V-267992HIGHApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to enforce a passcode reuse prohibition of at least two generations.V-267993MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to enforce an application installation policy by specifying one or more authorized application repositories, including [selection: DOD-approved commercial app repository, MDM server, mobile application store].V-267995MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not include applications with the following characteristics: access to Siri when the device is locked.V-267997MEDIUMThe Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 allow list must be configured to 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; - Allows synchronization of data or applications between devices associated with user; - Allows unencrypted (or encrypted but not FIPS 140-3 validated) data sharing with other MDs or printers; - Backs up its own data to a remote system; and - Uses artificial intelligence (AI), which processes data in the cloud (off device). Exception: Apple Intelligence Private Cloud Compute (PCC).V-267998MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to not display notifications when the device is locked.V-267999MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not display notifications (calendar information) when the device is locked.V-268007LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to display the DOD advisory warning message at startup or each time the user unlocks the device.V-268013MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to not allow backup of [all applications, configuration data] to locally connected systems.V-268017MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow non-DOD applications to access DOD data.V-268018MEDIUMApple iPadOS 18 must be configured to disable multiuser modes.V-268019MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to [selection: wipe protected data, wipe sensitive data] upon unenrollment from MDM.V-268020MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to [selection: remove Enterprise applications, remove all noncore applications (any nonfactory-installed application)] upon unenrollment from MDM.V-268022MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to disable ad hoc wireless client-to-client connection capability.V-268024HIGHApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must require a valid password be successfully entered before the mobile device data is unencrypted.V-268026LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: limit Ad Tracking.V-268027LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: not allow automatic completion of Safari browser passcodes.V-268028MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: encrypt backups/Encrypt local backup.V-268029LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: not allow use of Handoff.V-268030LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: not allow use of iPhone widgets on Mac.V-268031LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: require the user to enter a password when connecting to an AirPlay-enabled device.V-268033MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: disable Allow MailDrop.V-268034HIGHiPhone and iPad must have the latest available iOS/iPadOS operating system installed.V-268035MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: use SSL for Exchange ActiveSync.V-268036MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: not allow messages in an ActiveSync Exchange account to be forwarded or moved to other accounts in the Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 Mail app.V-268037MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: treat AirDrop as an unmanaged destination.V-268038LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: not have any Family Members in Family Sharing.V-268039MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: not share location data through iCloud.V-268040LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: force Apple Watch wrist detection.V-268041MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 users must complete required training.V-268042MEDIUMA managed photo app must be used to take and store work-related photos.V-268044MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: enable USB Restricted Mode.V-268045LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow managed apps to write contacts to unmanaged contacts accounts.V-268046LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow unmanaged apps to read contacts from managed contacts accounts.V-268047MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: disable AirDrop.V-268048MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: disable paired Apple Watch.V-268049MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: approved Apple Watches must be managed by an MDM.V-268050MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable "Password AutoFill" in browsers and applications.V-268051MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable "Allow setting up new nearby devices".V-268052MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable password proximity requests.V-268053MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable password sharing.V-268054LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable "Find My Friends" in the "Find My" app.V-268055MEDIUMThe Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be supervised by the MDM.V-268056MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable "Allow USB drive access in Files app" if the authorizing official (AO) has not approved the use of DOD-approved USB storage drives with iOS/iPadOS devices.V-268057LOWThe Apple iOS must be configured to disable automatic transfer of diagnostic data to an external device other than an MDM service with which the device has enrolled.V-268058MEDIUMApple iOS must implement the management setting: not allow a user to remove Apple iOS configuration profiles that enforce DOD security requirements.V-268059MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable "Allow network drive access in Files access".V-268060MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable connections to Siri servers for the purpose of dictation.V-268061MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable connections to Siri servers for the purpose of translation.V-268062MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable copy/paste of data from managed to unmanaged applications.V-268063MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must have DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates installed.V-268064MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to disable "Auto Unlock" of the iPhone by an Apple Watch.V-268065MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable the installation of alternative marketplace apps.V-268066MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable app installation from a website.V-268067MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must delete eSIM content when the device is erased.V-268068MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable ChatGPT and other external AI app connections in Apple Intelligence.V-269568MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable the download of iOS/iPadOS beta updates.V-272169HIGHApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable the ability to hide apps.V-272170MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable recording cell phone calls on the iPhone.V-272171MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable iPhone Mirroring on Mac.V-276196MEDIUMDOD Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 devices must disable FaceTime.V-276197MEDIUMDOD Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 devices must disable eSIM transfers.V-276198MEDIUMDOD Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 devices must disable screenshots and screen recordings.V-276199MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable the ability of the user to wipe the device.V-276200LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable the use of voice assistant (Siri) unless required to meet Section 508 compliance requirements.V-276201LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable the use of voice assistant (Show user-generated content in Siri) unless required to meet Section 508 compliance requirements.V-276202LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable the use of voice assistant (Siri suggestions) unless required to meet Section 508 compliance requirements.V-276203MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable automatic downloads of apps purchased on other Apple devices.V-276204MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable pairing with a host Mac or PC.V-276205LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable AirPrint.V-276206LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable AirPrint: Allow discovery of AirPrint printers using iBeacons.V-276207LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable AirPrint: Allow storage of AirPrint credentials in Keychain.V-276208LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must enable AirPrint feature: Disallow AirPrint to destinations with untrusted certificates.V-276209LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable Allowed Content Ratings (Movies).V-276210LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable Allowed Content Ratings (TV Shows).V-276211LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable the Apple Intelligence feature: Image Wand.V-276212LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable the Apple Intelligence feature: Image Generation.V-276213LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable the Apple Intelligence feature: generate new Genmoji.V-276214MEDIUMDOD Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 devices must have a Mobile Threat Detection (MTD) app installed.V-276224MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: disable Camera.V-278354MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: disable the Bluetooth radio.