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Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable "Allow setting up new nearby devices".

    <VulnDiscussion>This control allows Apple device users to request passwords from nearby devices. This could lead to a compromise of the devic...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PP-MDF-993300

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow unmanaged apps to read contacts from managed contacts accounts.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Managed apps have been approved for the handling of DOD sensitive information. Unmanaged apps are provided for productivity a...
    Rule Low Severity
  • PP-MDF-993300

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: disable AirDrop.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;AirDrop is a way to send contact information or photos to other users with this same feature enabled. This feature enables a ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PP-MDF-993300

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: disable paired Apple Watch.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Authorizing official (AO) approval is required before an Apple Watch (DOD-owned or personally owned) can be paired with a DOD...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PP-MDF-993300

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: approved Apple Watches must be managed by an MDM.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Authorizing official (AO) approval is required before an Apple Watch (DOD-owned or personally owned) can be paired with a DOD...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PP-MDF-993300

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group

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