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: force Apple Watch wrist detection.

DISA Rule

SV-278799r1150644_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-278799

Group Title

PP-MDF-993300

Rule Version

AIOS-26-011800

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

• CCI-000381 - Configure the system to provide only organization-defined mission essential capabilities.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install a configuration profile to force Apple Watch wrist detection.

Configuration Profile Key: forceWatchWristDetection

Check Contents

Review configuration settings to confirm "Force Apple Watch wrist detection" 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 "Wrist detection enforced on Apple Watch" is enforced.

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 Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the restrictions policy.
5. Tap "Restrictions".
6. Verify "Wrist detection enforced on Apple Watch" is listed.

If "Wrist detection enforced on Apple Watch" is not enforced in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "Wrist detection enforced on Apple Watch", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-278799

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AIOS-26-011800

Severity Override Guidance

Review configuration settings to confirm "Force Apple Watch wrist detection" 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 "Wrist detection enforced on Apple Watch" is enforced.

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 Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the restrictions policy.
5. Tap "Restrictions".
6. Verify "Wrist detection enforced on Apple Watch" is listed.

If "Wrist detection enforced on Apple Watch" is not enforced in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "Wrist detection enforced on Apple Watch", this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5723