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 [selection: wipe protected data, wipe sensitive data] upon unenrollment from MDM.

DISA Rule

SV-278779r1150584_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-278779

Group Title

PP-MDF-333300

Rule Version

AIOS-26-009900

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-001033 - Defines circumstances requiring sanitization of portable storage devices prior to connecting such devices to the system.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Install a configuration profile to delete all managed apps upon device unenrollment.

Configure in each installed managed app.

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Note: Not all Apple iOS/iPadOS deployments involve MDM. If the site uses an authorized alternative to MDM for distribution of configuration profiles (Apple Configurator), this check procedure is not applicable.

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

In the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, for each managed app, verify the app is configured to be removed when the MDM profile is removed.

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 "App and data will be removed when device is no longer managed" is listed.

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

If one or more managed apps are not set to be removed upon device MDM unenrollment, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-278779

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AIOS-26-009900

Severity Override Guidance

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Target Key

5723