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 have DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates installed.

DISA Rule

SV-278822r1150713_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-278822

Group Title

PP-MDF-333350

Rule Version

AIOS-26-014700

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000370 - Manage configuration settings for organization-defined system components using organization-defined automated mechanisms.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install DOD intermediate and root certificates on managed mobile devices using the MDM.

Check Contents

Verify DOD intermediate and root certificates have been installed on Apple devices.

In the iOS management tool, verify the DOD intermediate and root certificates are installed on the Apple device.

On the iPhone and iPad device:
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 restrictions policy.
5. Tap "More Details".
6. Verify the DOD intermediate and root certificates are listed.

If DOD intermediate and root certificates are not installed on the Apple device, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-278822

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AIOS-26-014700

Severity Override Guidance

Verify DOD intermediate and root certificates have been installed on Apple devices.

In the iOS management tool, verify the DOD intermediate and root certificates are installed on the Apple device.

On the iPhone and iPad device:
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 restrictions policy.
5. Tap "More Details".
6. Verify the DOD intermediate and root certificates are listed.

If DOD intermediate and root certificates are not installed on the Apple device, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5723