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 disable ChatGPT and other external AI app connections in Apple Intelligence.

DISA Rule

SV-268068r1042535_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-268068

Group Title

PP-MDF-993300

Rule Version

AIOS-18-015400

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Install a configuration profile to disable ChatGPT and other external AI app connections for Apple Intelligence.

-Set allowExternalIntelligenceIntegrations to False
-Set allowExternalIntelligenceIntegrationsSignIn to False

Check Contents

This check procedure is performed on the device management tool and the device.

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 the following controls are set to Disable (the text may vary, depending on the UEM/MDM product):
-Allow External Intelligence Integrations
-Allow External Intelligence Integrations Sign In

On the iPhone/iPad (Apple Intelligence capable device only):
1. Settings >> Apple Intelligence & Siri >> ChatGPT.
2. Verify “ChatGPT” is grayed out and disabled.

If ChatGPT and other external AI app connections are not disabled in the management tool or are not grayed out and disabled on the iPhone/iPad, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-268068

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AIOS-18-015400

Severity Override Guidance

Check Content Reference

Target Key

5650