Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: approved Apple Watches must be managed by an MDM.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Authorizing official (AO) approval is required before an Apple Watch (DOD-owned or personally owned) can be paired with a DOD-owned iPhone to ensure the AO has evaluated the risk in having sensitive DOD data transferred to and stored on an Apple Watch in their operational environment. SFRID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
- ID
- SV-268049r1031229_rule
- Version
- AIOS-18-012650
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
If the AO has not approved the use of Apple Watch with DOD-owned iPhones, this requirement is not applicable.
If the AO has approved the use of Apple Watch with DOD-owned iPhones, enroll the Apple Watch in MDM management.
Note: The iPhone paired to the Apple Watch must be supervised for the MDM to manage the Apple Watch.