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 implement the management setting: treat AirDrop as an unmanaged destination.

DISA Rule

SV-278796r1150635_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-278796

Group Title

PP-MDF-993300

Rule Version

AIOS-26-011500

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002007 - Prohibit the use of cached authenticators after an organization-defined time period.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install a configuration profile to treat AirDrop as an unmanaged destination.

Configuration Profile Key: forceAirDropUnmanaged

Check Contents

Review configuration settings to confirm "Treat AirDrop as an unmanaged destination" is enabled.

This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad.

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 Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Treat AirDrop as unmanaged destination" is checked.

On the iPhone and iPad:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "General".
3. Tap "VPN & Device Management".
4. Tap the Configuration management tool containing the restrictions policy.
5. Tap "Restrictions".
6. Verify "Sharing managed documents using AirDrop not allowed" is listed.

If "Treat AirDrop as unmanaged destination" is disabled in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "Sharing managed documents using AirDrop not allowed", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-278796

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AIOS-26-011500

Severity Override Guidance

Review configuration settings to confirm "Treat AirDrop as an unmanaged destination" is enabled.

This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad.

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 Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Treat AirDrop as unmanaged destination" is checked.

On the iPhone and iPad:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "General".
3. Tap "VPN & Device Management".
4. Tap the Configuration management tool containing the restrictions policy.
5. Tap "Restrictions".
6. Verify "Sharing managed documents using AirDrop not allowed" is listed.

If "Treat AirDrop as unmanaged destination" is disabled in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "Sharing managed documents using AirDrop not allowed", this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5723