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Apple iOS-iPadOS 16 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Apple 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.

    <VulnDiscussion>Unauthorized use of USB storage drives could lead to the introduction of malware or unauthorized software into the DoD IT inf...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PP-MDF-990000

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  • The 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.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Many software systems automatically send diagnostic data to the manufacturer or a third party. This data enables the develope...
    Rule Low Severity
  • PP-MDF-990000

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    Group
  • Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 must disable "Allow network drive access in Files access".

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Allowing network drive access by the Files app could lead to the introduction of malware or unauthorized software into the Do...
    Rule Medium Severity

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