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Samsung Android 16 COBO Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R3

Release Date

Feb 6, 2026

SCAP Benchmark ID

U_SS_Android_16_COBO_STIG

Total Checks

45

Tags

mobile
CAT I: 2CAT II: 34CAT III: 9

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-276535LOWSamsung Android 16 must disable the use of assistants (including Samsung Assistant) unless required to meet Section 508 compliance requirements.V-276536LOWSamsung Android must be configured to disable all Bluetooth profiles except for Headset Profile (HSP), Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), and Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP).V-276537MEDIUMSamsung Android's Work profile must allow only the Administrator (management tool) to perform the following management function: Install/remove DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates.V-276538MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to disallow configuration of the device's date and time.V-276539MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to enable authentication of personal hotspot connections to the device using a preshared key.V-276540MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to disable developer modes.V-276541MEDIUMSamsung Android 16 must disable the ability of the user to wipe the device.V-276542MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to enforce an application installation policy by specifying one or more authorized application repositories, including DOD-approved commercial app repository, management tool server, or mobile application store.V-276543MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to not allow backup of all applications and configuration data to remote systems. (This requirement applies to the Work Profile for COPE.) - Disable Data Sync Framework.V-276544MEDIUMSamsung Android's Work profile must be configured to prevent users from adding personal email accounts to the work email app.V-276545HIGHSamsung Android must be configured to enable encryption for data at rest on removable storage media or, alternately, the use of removable storage media must be disabled.V-276546LOWSamsung Android 16 must disable wireless printing.V-276547MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to disable USB mass storage mode.V-276548MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to not allow backup of all applications and configuration data to locally connected systems.V-276549MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to disable ad hoc wireless client-to-client connection capability.V-276550MEDIUMThe Samsung Android device must be configured to enforce that Wi-Fi Sharing is disabled.V-276551MEDIUMSamsung Android's Work profile must have the DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates installed.V-276552MEDIUMThe Samsung Android device work profile must be configured to enforce the system application disable list.V-276553LOWSamsung Android must not accept the certificate when it cannot establish a connection to determine the validity of a certificate.V-276554LOWSamsung Android's Work profile must be configured to enable Common Criteria (CC) mode.V-276555LOWSamsung Android must be configured to display the DOD advisory warning message at startup or each time the user unlocks the device.V-276556MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to disable authentication mechanisms providing user access to protected data other than a Password Authentication Factor: Face recognition.V-276557MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to enable a screen-lock policy that will lock the display after a period of inactivity - Disable trust agents.V-276558MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to not display the following (Work Environment) notifications when the device is locked: All notifications.V-276559MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to not allow more than 10 consecutive failed authentication attempts.V-276560MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to lock the display after 15 minutes (or less) of inactivity.V-276561LOWThe Samsung Android device must be configured to perform the following management function: Disable Phone Hub.V-276562MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to enforce a minimum password length of six characters.V-276563MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to not allow passwords that include more than four repeating or sequential characters.V-276564LOWThe Samsung Android device must be configured to disable the use of third-party keyboards.V-276565LOWSamsung Android 16 must disable screen capture.V-276566MEDIUMSamsung Android's Work profile must be configured to enable audit logging.V-276567MEDIUMThe Samsung Android device must be configured to disable all data signaling over [assignment: list of externally accessible hardware ports (for example, USB)].V-276568MEDIUMThe Samsung Android device must be configured to enable Certificate Revocation List (CRL) status checking.V-276569MEDIUMSamsung Android allowlist must be configured to not include artificial intelligence (AI) applications that process device data in the cloud, including Google Gemini.V-276614MEDIUMSamsung Android's Work profile must be configured to enforce an application installation policy by specifying an application allowlist that restricts applications by the following characteristics: Names.V-276615MEDIUMSamsung Android's Work profile must be configured to not allow installation of applications with the following characteristics: - Back up MD data to non-DOD cloud servers (including user and application access to cloud backup services); - Transmit 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; and - Allows unencrypted (or encrypted but not FIPS 140-2/140-3-validated) data sharing with other MDs or printers. - Apps that backup their own data to a remote system. - Apps that render TV shows and movies.V-276625MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to not allow backup of all applications and configuration data to remote systems. - Disable Backup Services.V-276632MEDIUMSamsung Android must be enrolled as a COBO device.V-276633MEDIUMSamsung Android device users must complete required training.V-276634HIGHThe Samsung Android device must have the latest available Samsung Android operating system (OS) installed.V-276635MEDIUMSamsung Android 16 devices must have a Mobile Threat Detection (MTD) app installed.V-276636MEDIUMSamsung Android 16 must implement the management setting: disable Camera.V-279244MEDIUMSamsung Android 16 must implement the management setting: disable the Bluetooth radio.V-279245MEDIUMThe Samsung Android device must be configured to disable Wi-Fi Aware for Work Profile apps.