STIGQter: STIG Summary: Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 13 May 2026:

Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to display the DOD advisory warning message at startup or each time the user unlocks the device.

DISA Rule

SV-268007r1031187_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-268007

Group Title

PP-MDF-333160

Rule Version

AIOS-18-008400

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

• CCI-000048 - Display an organization-defined system use notification message or banner to users before granting access to the system that provides privacy and security notices consistent with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidelines.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the DOD warning banner by either of the following methods (required text is found in the Vulnerability Discussion):

1. By placing the DOD warning banner text in the user agreement signed by each iOS device user.
2. By installing a Lock Screen Message payload with the required text (preferred method).

Check Contents

The DOD warning banner can be displayed by either of the following methods (required text is found in the Vulnerability Discussion):

1. By placing the DOD warning banner text in the user agreement signed by each iPhone and iPad user.
2. By installing a Lock Screen Message payload with the required text (preferred method).

Determine which method is used at the iOS device site and follow the appropriate validation procedure below.

Validation Procedure for Method #1:
Review the signed user agreements for several iOS device users and verify the agreement includes the required DOD warning banner text.

Validation Procedure for Method #2:
In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify a Lock Screen Message payload has been installed on each managed device. The LockScreenFootnote string should include required text.

If, for Method #1, the required warning banner text is not on all signed user agreements reviewed, or for Method #2, the DOD warning banner text is not set as the lock screen footnote, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-268007

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AIOS-18-008400

Severity Override Guidance

The DOD warning banner can be displayed by either of the following methods (required text is found in the Vulnerability Discussion):

1. By placing the DOD warning banner text in the user agreement signed by each iPhone and iPad user.
2. By installing a Lock Screen Message payload with the required text (preferred method).

Determine which method is used at the iOS device site and follow the appropriate validation procedure below.

Validation Procedure for Method #1:
Review the signed user agreements for several iOS device users and verify the agreement includes the required DOD warning banner text.

Validation Procedure for Method #2:
In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify a Lock Screen Message payload has been installed on each managed device. The LockScreenFootnote string should include required text.

If, for Method #1, the required warning banner text is not on all signed user agreements reviewed, or for Method #2, the DOD warning banner text is not set as the lock screen footnote, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5650