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

DOD Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 devices must disable screenshots and screen recordings.

DISA Rule

SV-276198r1115631_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-276198

Group Title

PP-MDF-993300

Rule Version

AIOS-18-018000

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install a configuration profile to disable the screenshot and screen recording.

Check Contents

Review configuration settings to confirm screenshot and screen recording is disabled.

This check procedure is performed on both the device management tool and the iPhone and iPad 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/iPadOS management tool, verify "Allow screenshot and screen recording" is unchecked.

On the iPhone/iPad device:
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 restrictions policy.
5. Tap "Restrictions".
6. Verify "Screen capture not allowed" is listed.

If "Allow screenshot and screen recording" is listed in the management tool or "Screen capture not allowed" is not listed on the Apple device, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-276198

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AIOS-18-018000

Severity Override Guidance

Review configuration settings to confirm screenshot and screen recording is disabled.

This check procedure is performed on both the device management tool and the iPhone and iPad 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/iPadOS management tool, verify "Allow screenshot and screen recording" is unchecked.

On the iPhone/iPad device:
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 restrictions policy.
5. Tap "Restrictions".
6. Verify "Screen capture not allowed" is listed.

If "Allow screenshot and screen recording" is listed in the management tool or "Screen capture not allowed" is not listed on the Apple device, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5650