STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Google Android 16 COBO Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 13 May 2026:

Google Android 16 must be configured to enforce a password for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth hotspot if approved for use by the authorizing official (AO). If not approved for use, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth hotspot must be disabled.

DISA Rule

SV-276771r1140105_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-276771

Group Title

PP-MDF-993300

Rule Version

GOOG-16-009950

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Disable hotspot functions on the DOD phone if not approved by the AO.

On the EMM console:

COBO:

1. Open "Set user restrictions".
2. Toggle "Disallow config tethering" to "ON".

COPE:

1. Open "Set user restrictions on parent".
2. Toggle "Disallow config tethering" to "ON".

If the AO has approved the use of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth hotspots, train the user to not change the default hotspot password (refer to GOOG-16-009800). By default, when Wi-Fi Hotspot is enabled, a 15-character complex password is automatically configured for the hotspot.

Configuration API: DISALLOW_CONFIG_TETHERING

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Review device configuration and user training and determine if the AO has approved hotspot use.

If the AO has not approved hotspot use, verify that hotspot use has been disabled:

On the EMM console:

COBO:

1. Open "Set user restrictions".
2. Verify that "Disallow config tethering" is toggled to "ON".

COPE:

1. Open "Set user restrictions on parent".
2. Toggle "Disallow config tethering" to "ON".

On the managed Google Android 16 device:

COBO and COPE:

1. Go to Settings >> Network & Internet.
2. Verify that "Hotspot & tethering" is "Controlled by admin".
3. Verify that tapping "Hotspot & tethering" provides a prompt to the user specifying "Action not allowed".

If on the managed Google Android 16 device "Hotspot & tethering" is enabled, this is a finding.

If hotspot use has been approved, verify that the user has been trained to use the default hotspot password. Refer to GOOG-16-009800 for the procedure.

If users are not trained to use the default hotspot password, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-276771

Documentable

False

Rule Version

GOOG-16-009950

Severity Override Guidance

Review device configuration and user training and determine if the AO has approved hotspot use.

If the AO has not approved hotspot use, verify that hotspot use has been disabled:

On the EMM console:

COBO:

1. Open "Set user restrictions".
2. Verify that "Disallow config tethering" is toggled to "ON".

COPE:

1. Open "Set user restrictions on parent".
2. Toggle "Disallow config tethering" to "ON".

On the managed Google Android 16 device:

COBO and COPE:

1. Go to Settings >> Network & Internet.
2. Verify that "Hotspot & tethering" is "Controlled by admin".
3. Verify that tapping "Hotspot & tethering" provides a prompt to the user specifying "Action not allowed".

If on the managed Google Android 16 device "Hotspot & tethering" is enabled, this is a finding.

If hotspot use has been approved, verify that the user has been trained to use the default hotspot password. Refer to GOOG-16-009800 for the procedure.

If users are not trained to use the default hotspot password, this is a finding.

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Target Key

5716