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

Google Android 16 must disable the user's ability to wipe the device.

DISA Rule

SV-276889r1188340_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-276889

Group Title

PP-MDF-993300

Rule Version

GOOG-16-013000

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Train users to not perform a factory reset on the Android device without AO approval. Document training via the site's mobile device training records or the User Agreement. This is a UBE control.

Note: It is not possible for the MDM to enforce this control when the Android device is deployed in COPE mode.

Check Contents

Verify the Android device user has been trained to not perform a factory wipe without the approval of the authorizing official (AO). Confirm by reviewing the site's mobile device training records or the User Agreement. This is a User-Based Enforcement (UBE) control.

If the Android device user has not been trained to not perform a factory wipe without the approval of the AO, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-276889

Documentable

False

Rule Version

GOOG-16-013000

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the Android device user has been trained to not perform a factory wipe without the approval of the authorizing official (AO). Confirm by reviewing the site's mobile device training records or the User Agreement. This is a User-Based Enforcement (UBE) control.

If the Android device user has not been trained to not perform a factory wipe without the approval of the AO, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5717