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Google Android 15 COPE Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Google Android 15 must be configured to enforce an application installation policy by specifying one or more authorized application repositories, including [selection: DOD-approved commercial app repository, MDM server, mobile application store].

    <VulnDiscussion>Forcing all applications to be installed from authorized application repositories can prevent unauthorized and malicious appl...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PP-MDF-333060

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    Group
  • Google Android 15 must be configured to enforce an application installation policy by specifying an application allow list that restricts applications by the following characteristics: [selection: list of digital signatures, cryptographic hash values, names, application version].

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The application allow list, in addition to controlling the installation of applications on the MD, must control user access/e...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PP-MDF-333070

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    Group
  • Google Android 15 allow list must be configured to not include applications with the following characteristics: - Backs up MD data to non-DOD cloud servers (including user and application access to cloud backup services); - Transmits 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; - Payment processing; - Allows unencrypted (or encrypted but not FIPS 140-2/140-3 validated) data sharing with other MDs or printers; and - Backs up its own data to a remote system.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Requiring all authorized applications to be in an application allow list prevents the execution of any applications (e.g., un...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PP-MDF-333070

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    Group
  • PP-MDF-333330

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    Group
  • Google Android 15 must be configured to not display the following (work profile) notifications when the device is locked: [selection: a. email notifications b. calendar appointments c. contact associated with phone call notification d. text message notification e. other application-based notifications f. all notifications].

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Many mobile devices display notifications on the lock screen so that users can obtain relevant information in a timely manner...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PP-MDF-333110

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    Group
  • Google Android 15 must be configured to disable trust agents.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Trust agents allow a user to unlock a mobile device without entering a passcode when the mobile device is, for example, conne...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PP-MDF-333130

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    Group
  • Google Android 15 must be configured to disable developer modes.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Developer modes expose features of the mobile operating system (MOS) that are not available during standard operation. An adv...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PP-MDF-333160

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    Group
  • Google Android 15 must be configured to display the DOD advisory warning message at startup or each time the user unlocks the device.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Before granting access to the system, the mobile operating system is required to display the DOD-approved system use notifica...
    Rule Low Severity
  • PP-MDF-333170

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    Group
  • Google Android 15 must be configured to generate audit records for the following auditable events: Detected integrity violations.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Audit logs enable monitoring of security-relevant events and subsequent forensics when breaches occur. They help identify att...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PP-MDF-333230

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Google Android 15 must be configured to disable USB mass storage mode.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;USB mass storage mode enables the transfer of data and software from one device to another. This software can include malware...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PP-MDF-333240

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    Group
  • Google Android 15 must be configured to not allow backup of [all applications, configuration data] to locally connected systems.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Data on mobile devices is protected by numerous mechanisms, including user authentication, access control, and cryptography. ...
    Rule Medium Severity

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