Rule ID
SV-288432r1287711_rule
Version
V1R1
Auto Unlock allows an Apple Watch to automatically unlock an iPhone or Mac when in close proximity (not available for iPad). This feature allows the iPhone/Mac to be unlocked without the user entering the device passcode, which may lead to unauthorized users access to the iPhone/Mac and sensitive DoW data. This control is not applicable if the authorizing official (AO) has approved the use of Apple Watches. SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47
This is a supervised-only control. If the iPhone or iPad being reviewed is not supervised by the MDM, this control is automatically a finding. Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow Auto Unlock" is disabled. This check procedure is performed on the device management tool. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. In the iOS management tool, verify "Allow auto unlock" is not checked. If Allow auto unlock is enabled, this is a finding.
If the AO has not approved the use of Apple Watch with DoW-owned iPhones, configure the Apple iOS configuration profile to disable "Allow auto unlock". This is a supervised-only control. The procedure for implementing this control will vary depending on the MDM/EMM used by the mobile service provider. In the MDM console, set "Allow auto unlock" to "False". Configuration Profile Key: allowAutoUnlock