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Apple iOS-iPadOS 16 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R2

Benchmark ID

Apple_iOS-iPadOS_16_COBO-COPE_STIG

Total Checks

65

Tags

mobile
CAT I: 3CAT II: 49CAT III: 13

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-254578LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must allow the Administrator (MDM) to perform the following management function: enable/disable VPN protection across the device and [selection: other methods].V-254579MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud).V-254580MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud document and data synchronization).V-254581MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud Keychain).V-254582MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must not allow backup to remote systems (My Photo Stream).V-254583MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud Photo Sharing, also known as Shared Photo Streams).V-254584MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must not allow backup to remote systems (managed applications data stored in iCloud).V-254585MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must not allow backup to remote systems (enterprise books).V-254586MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must [selection: wipe protected data, wipe sensitive data] upon unenrollment from MDM.V-254587MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must [selection: remove Enterprise application, remove all noncore applications (any nonfactory-installed application)] upon unenrollment from MDM.V-254588MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must be configured to enforce a minimum password length of six characters.V-254589MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must be configured to not allow passwords that include more than four repeating or sequential characters.V-254590MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must be configured to enable a screen-lock policy that will lock the display after a period of inactivity.V-254591MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must be configured to lock the display after 15 minutes (or less) of inactivity.V-254592MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must be configured to not allow more than 10 consecutive failed authentication attempts.V-254593MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 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-254594MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must not include applications with the following characteristics: access to Siri when the device is locked.V-254595MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 allow list must be configured to not include applications with the following characteristics: allow voice dialing when MD is locked.V-254596MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 allowlist 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; and - Allows unencrypted (or encrypted but not FIPS 140-2/FIPS 140-3 validated) data sharing with other MDs or printers.V-254597MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must be configured to not display notifications when the device is locked.V-254598MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must not display notifications (calendar information) when the device is locked.V-254599LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must be configured to display the DoD advisory warning message at startup or each time the user unlocks the device.V-254600MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must be configured to not allow backup of [all applications, configuration data] to locally connected systems.V-254601MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must not allow non-DoD applications to access DoD data.V-254602MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must be configured to disable multiuser modes.V-254603MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must be configured to [selection: wipe protected data, wipe sensitive data] upon unenrollment from MDM.V-254604MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must be configured to [selection: remove Enterprise applications, remove all noncore applications (any nonfactory installed application)] upon unenrollment from MDM.V-254605MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must be configured to disable ad hoc wireless client-to-client connection capability.V-254606HIGHApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must require a valid password be successfully entered before the mobile device data is unencrypted.V-254607LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must implement the management setting: limit Ad Tracking.V-254608LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must implement the management setting: Not allow automatic completion of Safari browser passcodes.V-254609MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must implement the management setting: Encrypt iTunes backups/Encrypt local backup.V-254610LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must implement the management setting: not allow use of Handoff.V-254611LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must implement the management setting: require the user to enter a password when connecting to an AirPlay-enabled device for the first time.V-254612MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must implement the management setting: Disable Allow MailDrop.V-254613MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must implement the management setting: Disable Allow Shared Albums.V-254614HIGHiPhone and iPad must have the latest available iOS/iPadOS operating system installed.V-254615MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must implement the management setting: use SSL for Exchange ActiveSync.V-254616MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 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 16 Mail app.V-254617MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must implement the management setting: Treat AirDrop as an unmanaged destination.V-254618LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must implement the management setting: Not have any Family Members in Family Sharing.V-254619MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must implement the management setting: Not share location data through iCloud.V-254620LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must implement the management setting: Force Apple Watch wrist detection.V-254621MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 users must complete required training.V-254622MEDIUMA managed photo app must be used to take and store work-related photos.V-254623MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must implement the management setting: Enable USB Restricted Mode.V-254624LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must not allow managed apps to write contacts to unmanaged contacts accounts.V-254625LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must not allow unmanaged apps to read contacts from managed contacts accounts.V-254626LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must implement the management setting: Disable AirDrop.V-254627MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must implement the management setting: Disable paired Apple Watch.V-254628MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable Password AutoFill in browsers and applications.V-254629MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable allow setting up new nearby devices.V-254630MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable password proximity requests.V-254631MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable password sharing.V-254632LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable Find My Friends in the Find My app.V-254633MEDIUMThe Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 must be supervised by the MDM.V-254634MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 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-254635LOWThe 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-254636MEDIUMApple iOS must implement the management setting: Not allow a user to remove Apple iOS configuration profiles that enforce DoD security requirements.V-254637MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable "Allow network drive access in Files access".V-254638MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable connections to Siri servers for the purpose of dictation.V-254639MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable connections to Siri servers for the purpose of translation.V-254640MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable copy/paste of data from managed to unmanaged applications.V-254641MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 16 must be configured to disable Auto Unlock of the iPhone by an Apple Watch.V-274441HIGHAll Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 installations must be removed.