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 [selection: remove Enterprise applications, remove all noncore applications (any nonfactory-installed application)] upon unenrollment from MDM.

DISA Rule

SV-268020r1031200_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-268020

Group Title

PP-MDF-333310

Rule Version

AIOS-18-010000

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-001033 - Defines circumstances requiring sanitization of portable storage devices prior to connecting such devices to the system.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Install a configuration profile to delete all managed apps upon device unenrollment.

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Note: Not all Apple iOS/iPadOS deployments involve MDM. If the site uses an authorized alternative to MDM for distribution of configuration profiles (Apple Configurator), this check procedure is not applicable.

This check procedure is performed on the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool or on the iOS device.

In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, for each managed app, verify the app is configured to be removed when the MDM profile is removed.

On the iPhone and iPad:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "General".
3. Tap "VPN & Device Management".
4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the management policy.
5. Tap "Apps".
6. Tap an app and verify "App and data will be removed when device is no longer managed" is listed.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each managed app in the list.

If one or more managed apps are not set to be removed upon device MDM unenrollment, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-268020

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AIOS-18-010000

Severity Override Guidance

Check Content Reference

Target Key

5650