Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 Security Technical Implementation Guide
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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iPhone and iPad must have the latest available iOS/iPadOS operating system installed.
<VulnDiscussion>Required security features are not available in earlier OS versions. In addition, earlier versions may have known vulnerabili...Rule High Severity -
Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must implement the management setting: not allow messages in an ActiveSync Exchange account to be forwarded or moved to other accounts in the Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 Mail app.
<VulnDiscussion>The Apple iOS/iPadOS Mail app can be configured to support multiple email accounts concurrently. These email accounts are lik...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must implement the management setting: Treat AirDrop as an unmanaged destination.
<VulnDiscussion>AirDrop is a way to send contact information or photos to other users with AirDrop enabled. This feature enables a possible a...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must implement the management setting: not have any Family Members in Family Sharing.
<VulnDiscussion>Apple's Family Sharing service allows Apple iOS/iPadOS users to create a Family Group whose members have several shared capab...Rule Low Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must implement the management setting: not share location data through iCloud.
<VulnDiscussion>Sharing of location data is an operational security (OPSEC) risk because it potentially allows an adversary to determine a DO...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must implement the management setting: force Apple Watch wrist detection.
<VulnDiscussion>Because Apple Watch is a personal device, it is key that any sensitive DOD data displayed on the Apple Watch cannot be viewed...Rule Low Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 users must complete required training.
<VulnDiscussion>The security posture on iOS devices requires the device user to configure several required policy rules on their device. User...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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A managed photo app must be used to take and store work-related photos.
<VulnDiscussion>The iOS Photos app is unmanaged and may sync photos with a device user's personal iCloud account. Therefore, work-related pho...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must implement the management setting: enable USB Restricted Mode.
<VulnDiscussion>The USB lightning port on an iOS device can be used to access data on the device. The required settings ensure the Apple devi...Rule Medium Severity -
PP-MDF-993300
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must not allow managed apps to write contacts to unmanaged contacts accounts.
<VulnDiscussion>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
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Apple iOS/iPadOS 17 must not allow unmanaged apps to read contacts from managed contacts accounts.
<VulnDiscussion>Managed apps have been approved for the handling of DOD sensitive information. Unmanaged apps are provided for productivity a...Rule Low Severity
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