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Samsung Android OS 13 with Knox 3.x COBO Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R3

Release Date

Aug 22, 2025

SCAP Benchmark ID

SS_Android_OS_13_KPE_3-x_COBO_STIG

Total Checks

31

Tags

mobile
CAT I: 3CAT II: 24CAT III: 4

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-255107MEDIUMSamsung Android must be enrolled as a COBO device.V-255108LOWSamsung Android must be configured to display the DOD advisory warning message at startup or each time the user unlocks the device.V-255109MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to not allow passwords that include more than four repeating or sequential characters.V-255110MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to enable a screen-lock policy that will lock the display after a period of inactivity.V-255111MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to enforce a minimum password length of six characters.V-255112MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to not allow more than 10 consecutive failed authentication attempts.V-255113MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to lock the display after 15 minutes (or less) of inactivity.V-255114MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to disable authentication mechanisms providing user access to protected data other than a Password Authentication Factor, including face recognition.V-255115MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to enable a screen-lock policy that will lock the display after a period of inactivity - Disable trust agents.V-255116MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to not allow backup of all applications and configuration data to remote systems. - Disable Backup Services.V-255117MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to disable developer modes.V-255118LOWSamsung Android must be configured to disable all Bluetooth profiles except for HSP (Headset Profile), HFP (Hands-Free Profile), SPP (Serial Port Profile), A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile), and PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile).V-255119HIGHSamsung 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-255120MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to disable USB mass storage mode.V-255121MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to not allow backup of all applications and configuration data to locally connected systems.V-255122MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to enable authentication of personal hotspot connections to the device using a preshared key.V-255123MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to disallow configuration of the device's date and time.V-255124MEDIUMSamsung Android must have the DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates installed.V-255125MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to enforce an application installation policy by specifying an application allowlist that restricts applications by the following characteristics: Names.V-255126MEDIUMSamsung Android 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 validated) data sharing with other MDs or printers.V-255127MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to not display the following (Work Environment) notifications when the device is locked: All notifications.V-255128MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to enable audit logging.V-255129MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to prevent users from adding personal email accounts to the work email app.V-255130MEDIUMSamsung Android must be configured to not allow backup of all applications, configuration data to remote systems. - Disable Data Sync Framework.V-255131MEDIUMSamsung Android must allow only the Administrator (management tool) to perform the following management function: Install/remove DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates.V-255132MEDIUMSamsung 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-255133LOWSamsung Android must be configured to enable Common Criteria (CC) mode.V-255134LOWSamsung Android must not accept the certificate when it cannot establish a connection to determine the validity of a certificate.V-255135MEDIUMSamsung Android device users must complete required training.V-255136HIGHThe Samsung Android device must have the latest available Samsung Android operating system (OS) installed.V-276997HIGHAll Samsung Android 13 installations must be removed.