STIGQter 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 implement the management setting: approved Apple Watches must be managed by an MDM.

DISA Rule

SV-268049r1031229_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-268049

Group Title

PP-MDF-993300

Rule Version

AIOS-18-012650

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

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.

Check Contents

Determine if the site AO has approved the use of Apple Watch with DOD-owned iPhones. Look for a document showing approval. If not approved, this requirement is not applicable.

If approved, verify on the MDM server that the Apple Watch is being managed by the MDM. Have the MDM system administrator show that the Apple Watch is being managed by the MDM.

If the AO has approved pairing an Apple Watch with a DOD-owned iPhone and the Apple Watch is not being managed by the site MDM server, this is a finding.

Note: The iPhone paired to the Apple Watch must be supervised for the MDM to manage the Apple Watch.

Vulnerability Number

V-268049

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AIOS-18-012650

Severity Override Guidance

Determine if the site AO has approved the use of Apple Watch with DOD-owned iPhones. Look for a document showing approval. If not approved, this requirement is not applicable.

If approved, verify on the MDM server that the Apple Watch is being managed by the MDM. Have the MDM system administrator show that the Apple Watch is being managed by the MDM.

If the AO has approved pairing an Apple Watch with a DOD-owned iPhone and the Apple Watch is not being managed by the site MDM server, this is a finding.

Note: The iPhone paired to the Apple Watch must be supervised for the MDM to manage the Apple Watch.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5650