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

DOD Apple iOS/iPadOS 26 devices must have a Mobile Threat Detection (MTD) app installed.

DISA Rule

SV-278847r1151241_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-278847

Group Title

PP-MDF-993300

Rule Version

AIOS-26-017700

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Deploy a site-approved MTD app via the MDM server to managed iPhones and iPads.

Check Contents

Confirm an MTD app is installed on managed iPhones and iPads.

This check procedure is performed on both the device management tool and the iPhone and iPad device.

In the iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify an MTD app is listed as a managed app being deployed to site managed devices.

On the iPhone/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 "Apps".
6. Verify a MTD app is listed.

If an MTD app is not installed on the device, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-278847

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AIOS-26-017700

Severity Override Guidance

Check Content Reference

Target Key

5723