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Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version: 2

Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 13 May 2026

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SV-267937r1120908_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must allow the administrator (MDM) to perform the following management function: enable/disable VPN protection across the device and [selection: on a per-app basis, on a per-group of applications processes basis].
SV-267958r1137819_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud).
SV-267959r1137819_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud document and data synchronization).
SV-267960r1137819_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud Keychain).
SV-267961r1137819_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow backup to remote systems (Cloud Photo Library).
SV-267962r1137819_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud Photo Sharing, also known as Shared Stream or Shared Photo Stream).
SV-267963r1137819_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow backup to remote systems (managed applications data stored in iCloud).
SV-267964r1137819_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow backup to remote systems (enterprise books).
SV-267987r1031167_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to enforce a minimum password length of six characters.
SV-267988r1031168_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to not allow passwords that include more than four repeating or sequential characters.
SV-267990r1031170_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to lock the display after 15 minutes (or less) of inactivity.
SV-267991r1031171_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to not allow more than 10 consecutive failed authentication attempts.
SV-267992r1031172_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to enforce a passcode reuse prohibition of at least two generations.
SV-267993r1031173_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to enforce an application installation policy by specifying one or more authorized application repositories, including [selection: DOD-approved commercial app repository, MDM server, mobile application store].
SV-267995r1032950_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not include applications with the following characteristics: access to Siri when the device is locked.
SV-267997r1042532_ruleThe Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 allow list must be configured to not include applications with the following characteristics: - Backs up MD data to non-DOD cloud servers (including user and application access to cloud backup services); - Transmits MD diagnostic data to non-DOD servers; - Allows synchronization of data or applications between devices associated with user; - Allows unencrypted (or encrypted but not FIPS 140-3 validated) data sharing with other MDs or printers; - Backs up its own data to a remote system; and - Uses artificial intelligence (AI), which processes data in the cloud (off device). Exception: Apple Intelligence Private Cloud Compute (PCC).
SV-267998r1031178_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to not display notifications when the device is locked.
SV-267999r1031179_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not display notifications (calendar information) when the device is locked.
SV-268007r1031187_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to display the DOD advisory warning message at startup or each time the user unlocks the device.
SV-268013r1137817_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to not allow backup of [all applications, configuration data] to locally connected systems.
SV-268017r1137824_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow non-DOD applications to access DOD data.
SV-268018r1031198_ruleApple iPadOS 18 must be configured to disable multiuser modes.
SV-268019r1031199_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to [selection: wipe protected data, wipe sensitive data] upon unenrollment from MDM.
SV-268020r1031200_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to [selection: remove Enterprise applications, remove all noncore applications (any nonfactory-installed application)] upon unenrollment from MDM.
SV-268022r1115587_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to disable ad hoc wireless client-to-client connection capability.
SV-268024r1031204_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must require a valid password be successfully entered before the mobile device data is unencrypted.
SV-268026r1031206_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: limit Ad Tracking.
SV-268027r1031207_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: not allow automatic completion of Safari browser passcodes.
SV-268028r1031208_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: encrypt backups/Encrypt local backup.
SV-268029r1031209_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: not allow use of Handoff.
SV-268030r1031210_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: not allow use of iPhone widgets on Mac.
SV-268031r1031211_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: require the user to enter a password when connecting to an AirPlay-enabled device.
SV-268033r1031213_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: disable Allow MailDrop.
SV-268034r1031214_ruleiPhone and iPad must have the latest available iOS/iPadOS operating system installed.
SV-268035r1031215_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: use SSL for Exchange ActiveSync.
SV-268036r1031216_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: not allow messages in an ActiveSync Exchange account to be forwarded or moved to other accounts in the Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 Mail app.
SV-268037r1031217_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: treat AirDrop as an unmanaged destination.
SV-268038r1031218_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: not have any Family Members in Family Sharing.
SV-268039r1031219_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: not share location data through iCloud.
SV-268040r1031220_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: force Apple Watch wrist detection.
SV-268041r1031221_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 users must complete required training.
SV-268042r1031222_ruleA managed photo app must be used to take and store work-related photos.
SV-268044r1031224_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: enable USB Restricted Mode.
SV-268045r1031225_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow managed apps to write contacts to unmanaged contacts accounts.
SV-268046r1031226_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow unmanaged apps to read contacts from managed contacts accounts.
SV-268047r1115590_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: disable AirDrop.
SV-268048r1116197_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: disable paired Apple Watch.
SV-268049r1031229_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: approved Apple Watches must be managed by an MDM.
SV-268050r1031230_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable "Password AutoFill" in browsers and applications.
SV-268051r1031231_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable "Allow setting up new nearby devices".
SV-268052r1031232_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable password proximity requests.
SV-268053r1031233_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable password sharing.
SV-268054r1031234_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable "Find My Friends" in the "Find My" app.
SV-268055r1031235_ruleThe Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be supervised by the MDM.
SV-268056r1137817_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable "Allow USB drive access in Files app" if the authorizing official (AO) has not approved the use of DOD-approved USB storage drives with iOS/iPadOS devices.
SV-268057r1031237_ruleThe Apple iOS must be configured to disable automatic transfer of diagnostic data to an external device other than an MDM service with which the device has enrolled.
SV-268058r1031238_ruleApple iOS must implement the management setting: not allow a user to remove Apple iOS configuration profiles that enforce DOD security requirements.
SV-268059r1031239_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable "Allow network drive access in Files access".
SV-268060r1031240_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable connections to Siri servers for the purpose of dictation.
SV-268061r1031241_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable connections to Siri servers for the purpose of translation.
SV-268062r1031242_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable copy/paste of data from managed to unmanaged applications.
SV-268063r1031243_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must have DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates installed.
SV-268064r1031244_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to disable "Auto Unlock" of the iPhone by an Apple Watch.
SV-268065r1031245_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable the installation of alternative marketplace apps.
SV-268066r1031246_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable app installation from a website.
SV-268067r1031247_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must delete eSIM content when the device is erased.
SV-268068r1042535_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable ChatGPT and other external AI app connections in Apple Intelligence.
SV-269568r1031249_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable the download of iOS/iPadOS beta updates.
SV-272169r1067622_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable the ability to hide apps.
SV-272170r1067624_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable recording cell phone calls on the iPhone.
SV-272171r1067626_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable iPhone Mirroring on Mac.
SV-276196r1115625_ruleDOD Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 devices must disable FaceTime.
SV-276197r1115628_ruleDOD Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 devices must disable eSIM transfers.
SV-276198r1115631_ruleDOD Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 devices must disable screenshots and screen recordings.
SV-276199r1115666_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable the ability of the user to wipe the device.
SV-276203r1115678_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable automatic downloads of apps purchased on other Apple devices.
SV-276204r1115681_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable pairing with a host Mac or PC.
SV-276205r1115684_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable AirPrint.
SV-276206r1115687_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable AirPrint: Allow discovery of AirPrint printers using iBeacons.
SV-276207r1115690_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable AirPrint: Allow storage of AirPrint credentials in Keychain.
SV-276208r1115693_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must enable AirPrint feature: Disallow AirPrint to destinations with untrusted certificates.
SV-276209r1115696_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable Allowed Content Ratings (Movies).
SV-276210r1115699_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable Allowed Content Ratings (TV Shows).
SV-276211r1115702_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable the Apple Intelligence feature: Image Wand.
SV-276212r1115705_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable the Apple Intelligence feature: Image Generation.
SV-276213r1115708_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable the Apple Intelligence feature: generate new Genmoji.
SV-276214r1115711_ruleDOD Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 devices must have a Mobile Threat Detection (MTD) app installed.
SV-276224r1116200_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 18 must implement the management setting: disable Camera.