STIGhubSTIGhub
STIGhub— A free STIG search and compliance tool·STIGs updated 23 hours ago
Powered by Pylon·Privacy·Terms·Feedback·© 2026 Beacon Cloud Solutions, Inc.
← Back to STIGs

Apple iOS/iPadOS 27 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R1

Release Date

Oct 7, 2026

SCAP Benchmark ID

Apple_iOS-iPadOS_27_STIG

Total Checks

89

Tags

mobile
CAT I: 4CAT II: 60CAT III: 25

This Security Technical Implementation Guide is published as a tool to improve the security of Department of War (DoW) information systems. The requirements are derived from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 and related documents. Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via email to the following address: disa.stig_spt@mail.mil.

Export CKLExport CSVExport JSONDownload STIG ZIP

Checks (89)

V-288302LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must allow the administrator (MDM) and/or the user to perform the following management function: enable/disable VPN protection across the device and [selection: other methods].V-288325MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud).V-288326MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud document and data synchronization).V-288327MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud Keychain).V-288328MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must not allow backup to remote systems (Cloud Photo Library).V-288329MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud Photo Sharing, also known as Shared Stream or Shared Photo Stream).V-288330MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must not allow backup to remote systems (managed applications data stored in iCloud).V-288331MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must not allow backup to remote systems (enterprise books).V-288358MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 (MOS) must be configured to enforce a minimum password length of six characters.V-288359MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 (MOS) must be configured to not allow passwords that include more than four repeating or sequential characters.V-288361MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 (MOS) must be configured to lock the display after 15 minutes (or less) of inactivity.V-288362MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 (MOS) must be configured to not allow more than 10 consecutive failed authentication attempts.V-288363HIGHApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must be configured to enforce a passcode reuse prohibition of at least two generations.V-288364MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must be configured to enforce an application installation policy by specifying one or more authorized application repositories, including [selection: DoW-approved commercial app repository, MDM server, mobile application store].V-288366MEDIUMThe Apple iOS/iPadOS 27 allow list must be configured to not include applications with the following characteristics: - Backs up MD data to non-DoW cloud servers (including user and application access to cloud backup services); - Transmits MD diagnostic data to non-DoW servers; - Allows synchronization of data or applications between devices associated with user; - Allows unencrypted (or encrypted but not FIPS 140-3-validated) data sharing with other MDs or printers; and - Backs up own data to a remote system.V-288367MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must not include applications with the following characteristics: access to Siri when the device is locked.V-288369MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must be configured to not display notifications when the device is locked.V-288370MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must not display notifications (calendar information) when the device is locked.V-288379LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 (MOS) must be configured to display the DoW advisory warning message at startup or each time the user unlocks the device.V-288382MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must be configured to not allow backup of [all applications, configuration data] to locally connected systems.V-288386MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must not allow non-DoW applications to access DoW data.V-288387MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 (MOS) must be configured to disable multiuser modes.V-288388MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 (MOS) must be configured to [selection: wipe protected data, wipe sensitive data] upon unenrollment from MDM.V-288389MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 (MOS) must be configured to [selection: remove Enterprise applications, remove all noncore applications (any nonfactory installed application)] upon unenrollment from MDM.V-288392HIGHAll mobile operating system (MOS) cryptography must be configured to be in FIPS 140-3-validated mode.V-288393HIGHApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must require that a valid password be successfully entered before the mobile device data is unencrypted.V-288395LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must implement the management setting: limit Ad Tracking.V-288396LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must implement the management setting: not allow automatic completion of Safari browser passcodes.V-288397MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must implement the management setting: encrypt backups/encrypt local backup.V-288398LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must implement the management setting: not allow use of Handoff.V-288399LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must implement the management setting: not allow use of iPhone widgets on Mac.V-288400LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must implement the management setting: require the user to enter a password when connecting to an AirPlay-enabled device.V-288401MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must implement the management setting: disable Allow MailDrop.V-288402HIGHiPhone and iPad must have the latest available iOS/iPadOS operating system installed.V-288403MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must implement the management setting: use SSL for Exchange ActiveSync.V-288404MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 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 27 Mail app.V-288405MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must implement the management setting: treat AirDrop as an unmanaged destination.V-288406LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must implement the management setting: not have any Family Members in Family Sharing.V-288407MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must implement the management setting: not share location data through iCloud.V-288408LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must implement the management setting: force Apple Watch wrist detection.V-288409MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 users must complete required training.V-288410MEDIUMA managed photo app must be used to take and store work-related photos.V-288412MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must implement the management setting: enable USB Restricted Mode.V-288413LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must not allow managed apps to write contacts to unmanaged contacts accounts.V-288414LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must not allow unmanaged apps to read contacts from managed contacts accounts.V-288415MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must implement the management setting: disable AirDrop.V-288416MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must implement the management setting: disable paired Apple Watch.V-288418MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable "Password AutoFill" in browsers and applications.V-288419MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable "Allow setting up new nearby devices".V-288420MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable password proximity requests.V-288421MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable password sharing.V-288422LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable "Find My Friends" in the "Find My" app.V-288423MEDIUMThe Apple iOS/iPadOS 27 must be supervised by the MDM.V-288424MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable "Allow USB drive access in Files app" if the authorizing official (AO) has not approved the use of DoW-approved USB storage drives with iOS/iPadOS devices.V-288425LOWThe 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.V-288426MEDIUMApple iOS must implement the management setting: not allow a user to remove Apple iOS configuration profiles that enforce DoW security requirements.V-288427MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable "Allow network drive access in Files access".V-288428MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable connections to Siri servers for the purpose of dictation.V-288429MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable connections to Siri servers for the purpose of translation.V-288430MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable copy/paste of data from managed to unmanaged applications.V-288431MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must have DoW root and intermediate PKI certificates installed.V-288432MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must be configured to disable "Auto Unlock" of the iPhone by an Apple Watch.V-288433MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable the installation of alternative marketplace apps.V-288434MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable app installation from a website.V-288435MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must delete eSIM content when the device is erased.V-288436MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable third-party artificial intelligence (AI) app (example: ChatGPT) connections for Apple Intelligence.V-288437MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable the download of iOS/iPadOS beta updates.V-288438MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable the ability to hide apps.V-288439MEDIUMApple iOS 27 must disable recording cellphone calls on the iPhone.V-288440MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable iPhone Mirroring on Mac.V-288441MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable the ability of the user to wipe the device.V-288442MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable automatic downloads of apps purchased on other Apple devices.V-288443MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable pairing with a host Mac or PC.V-288444LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable AirPrint.V-288445LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable AirPrint: Allow discovery of AirPrint printers using iBeacons.V-288446LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable AirPrint: Allow storage of AirPrint credentials in Keychain.V-288447LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must allow the AirPrint feature: Disallow AirPrint to destinations with untrusted certificates.V-288448LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable Allowed Content Ratings (Movies).V-288449LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable Allowed Content Ratings (TV Shows).V-288450LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable the Apple Intelligence feature: Image Wand.V-288451LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable the Apple Intelligence feature: Image Generation.V-288452LOWApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must disable the Apple Intelligence feature: generate new Genmoji.V-288453MEDIUMDoW Apple iOS/iPadOS 27 devices must have a Mobile Threat Detection (MTD) app installed.V-288454LOWDoW Apple iOS/iPadOS 27 devices must disable FaceTime.V-288455LOWDoW Apple iOS/iPadOS 27 devices must disable eSIM transfers.V-288456LOWDoW Apple iOS/iPadOS 27 devices must disable screenshots and screen recordings.V-288457MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must implement the management setting: disable Camera.V-288458MEDIUMApple iOS/iPadOS 27 must be configured to disable Wi-Fi Aware.V-288459MEDIUMThe Apple iOS/iPadOS 27 device must be configured to disable web-based artificial intelligence (AI) interactions.