Google Android 15 COPE Security Technical Implementation Guide
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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Google Android 15 must be configured to disable developer modes.
Developer modes expose features of the mobile operating system (MOS) that are not available during standard operation. An adversary may leverage a vulnerability inherent in a developer mode to comp...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-333160
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Google Android 15 must be configured to display the DOD advisory warning message at startup or each time the user unlocks the device.
Before granting access to the system, the mobile operating system is required to display the DOD-approved system use notification message or banner that provides privacy and security notices consis...Rule Low Severity -
PP-MDF-333170
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PP-MDF-333230
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Google Android 15 must be configured to disable USB mass storage mode.
USB mass storage mode enables the transfer of data and software from one device to another. This software can include malware. When USB mass storage is enabled on a mobile device, it becomes a pote...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-333240
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PP-MDF-333250
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Google Android 15 must be configured to not allow backup of [all applications, configuration data] to remote systems.
Backups to remote systems (including cloud backup) can leave data vulnerable to breach on the external systems, which often offer less protection than the mobile operating system (MOS). Where the r...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-333260
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Google Android 15 must be configured to enable authentication of personal hotspot connections to the device using a preshared key.
If no authentication is required to establish personal hotspot connections (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), an adversary may be able to use that device to perform attacks on other devices or networks without...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-333280
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PP-MDF-333290
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PP-MDF-333320
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Google Android 15 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).
Some Bluetooth profiles provide the capability for remote transfer of sensitive DOD data without encryption or otherwise do not meet DOD IT security policies and therefore must be disabled. SFRID:...Rule Low Severity -
PP-MDF-333330
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Google Android 15 must be configured to disable ad hoc wireless client-to-client connection capability.
Ad hoc wireless client-to-client connections allow mobile devices to communicate with each other directly, circumventing network security policies and making the traffic invisible. This could allow...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Google Android 15 users must complete required training.
The security posture of Google devices requires the device user to configure several required policy rules on their device. User-Based Enforcement (UBE) is required for these controls. In addition,...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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