STIGQter: STIG Summary: Apple iOS/iPadOS 26 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 13 May 2026:

Apple iOS/iPadOS 26 must be configured to not display notifications when the device is locked.

DISA Rule

SV-278758r1150882_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-278758

Group Title

PP-MDF-333080

Rule Version

AIOS-26-007500

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-000060 - Conceal, via the device lock, information previously visible on the display with a publicly viewable image.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Install a configuration profile to disable the display of notifications when the device is locked.

Install a configuration profile to disable Notification Center from the device Lock screen.

Configure in each installed managed app.

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Review configuration settings to confirm the display of notifications when the device is locked has been disabled.

This check procedure is performed on the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and mobile device.

In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, for each managed app, verify the app is configured to disable Notifications preview.

On the iPhone and iPad:
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 management policy.
5. Tap "Apps".
6. Tap an app and verify "Disallow notification view in locked screen" is listed.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each managed app in the list.

If one or more managed apps are not set to disable showing notification view on locked screen, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-278758

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AIOS-26-007500

Severity Override Guidance

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Target Key

5723