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Apple iOS/iPadOS 26 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version: 1

Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 13 May 2026

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SV-278697r1150338_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 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-278718r1150401_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud).
SV-278719r1151146_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud document and data synchronization).
SV-278720r1150407_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud Keychain).
SV-278721r1151148_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must not allow backup to remote systems (Cloud Photo Library).
SV-278722r1151150_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud Photo Sharing, also known as Shared Stream or Shared Photo Stream).
SV-278723r1150416_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must not allow backup to remote systems (managed applications data stored in iCloud).
SV-278724r1150419_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must not allow backup to remote systems (enterprise books).
SV-278747r1150488_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must be configured to enforce a minimum password length of six characters.
SV-278748r1150491_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must be configured to not allow passwords that include more than four repeating or sequential characters.
SV-278750r1150497_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must be configured to lock the display after 15 minutes (or less) of inactivity.
SV-278751r1150500_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must be configured to not allow more than 10 consecutive failed authentication attempts.
SV-278752r1150865_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must be configured to enforce a passcode reuse prohibition of at least two generations.
SV-278753r1150861_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 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-278755r1151153_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must not include applications with the following characteristics: access to Siri when the device is locked.
SV-278757r1151156_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 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; and - Backs up own data to a remote system.
SV-278758r1150882_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must be configured to not display notifications when the device is locked.
SV-278759r1150524_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must not display notifications (calendar information) when the device is locked.
SV-278767r1150548_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must be configured to display the DOD advisory warning message at startup or each time the user unlocks the device.
SV-278773r1150566_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must be configured to not allow backup of [all applications, configuration data] to locally connected systems.
SV-278777r1150578_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must not allow non-DOD applications to access DOD data.
SV-278778r1150581_ruleApple iPadOS 26 must be configured to disable multiuser modes.
SV-278779r1150584_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must be configured to [selection: wipe protected data, wipe sensitive data] upon unenrollment from MDM.
SV-278780r1150587_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must be configured to [selection: remove Enterprise applications, remove all noncore applications (any nonfactory-installed application)] upon unenrollment from MDM.
SV-278782r1151159_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must be configured to disable ad hoc wireless client-to-client connection capability.
SV-278784r1150599_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must require a valid password be successfully entered before the mobile device data is unencrypted.
SV-278786r1150605_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must implement the management setting: limit Ad Tracking.
SV-278787r1150608_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must implement the management setting: not allow automatic completion of Safari browser passcodes.
SV-278788r1150611_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must implement the management setting: encrypt backups/Encrypt local backup.
SV-278789r1151161_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must implement the management setting: not allow use of Handoff.
SV-278790r1151164_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must implement the management setting: not allow use of iPhone widgets on Mac.
SV-278791r1150620_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must implement the management setting: require the user to enter a password when connecting to an AirPlay-enabled device.
SV-278792r1150866_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must implement the management setting: disable Allow MailDrop.
SV-278793r1150626_ruleiPhone and iPad must have the latest available iOS/iPadOS operating system installed.
SV-278794r1150629_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must implement the management setting: use SSL for Exchange ActiveSync.
SV-278795r1150632_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 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 26 Mail app.
SV-278796r1150635_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must implement the management setting: treat AirDrop as an unmanaged destination.
SV-278797r1150638_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must implement the management setting: not have any Family Members in Family Sharing.
SV-278798r1150641_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must implement the management setting: not share location data through iCloud.
SV-278799r1150644_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must implement the management setting: force Apple Watch wrist detection.
SV-278800r1150857_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 users must complete required training.
SV-278801r1150878_ruleA managed photo app must be used to take and store work-related photos.
SV-278803r1151166_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must implement the management setting: enable USB Restricted Mode.
SV-278804r1150659_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must not allow managed apps to write contacts to unmanaged contacts accounts.
SV-278805r1150662_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must not allow unmanaged apps to read contacts from managed contacts accounts.
SV-278806r1151169_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must implement the management setting: disable AirDrop.
SV-278807r1151172_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must implement the management setting: disable paired Apple Watch.
SV-278809r1151176_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable "Password AutoFill" in browsers and applications.
SV-278810r1151179_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable "Allow setting up new nearby devices".
SV-278811r1151182_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable password proximity requests.
SV-278812r1151185_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable password sharing.
SV-278813r1151188_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable "Find My Friends" in the "Find My" app.
SV-278814r1150689_ruleThe Apple iOS/iPadOS 26 must be supervised by the MDM.
SV-278815r1151190_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 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-278816r1150695_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-278817r1150698_ruleApple iOS must implement the management setting: not allow a user to remove Apple iOS configuration profiles that enforce DOD security requirements.
SV-278818r1151192_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable "Allow network drive access in Files access".
SV-278819r1151194_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable connections to Siri servers for the purpose of dictation.
SV-278820r1150707_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable connections to Siri servers for the purpose of translation.
SV-278821r1150710_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable copy/paste of data from managed to unmanaged applications.
SV-278822r1150713_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must have DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates installed.
SV-278823r1150716_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must be configured to disable "Auto Unlock" of the iPhone by an Apple Watch.
SV-278824r1151196_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable the installation of alternative marketplace apps.
SV-278825r1150884_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable app installation from a website.
SV-278826r1150725_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must delete eSIM content when the device is erased.
SV-278827r1150855_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable ChatGPT connection for Apple Intelligence.
SV-278828r1150731_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable the download of iOS/iPadOS beta updates.
SV-278829r1150734_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable the ability to hide apps.
SV-278830r1150737_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable recording cell phone calls on the iPhone.
SV-278831r1150867_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable iPhone Mirroring on Mac.
SV-278832r1151199_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable the ability of the user to wipe the device.
SV-278836r1151208_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable automatic downloads of apps purchased on other Apple devices.
SV-278837r1151211_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable pairing with a host Mac or PC.
SV-278838r1151214_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable AirPrint.
SV-278839r1151217_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable AirPrint: Allow discovery of AirPrint printers using iBeacons.
SV-278840r1151220_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable AirPrint: Allow storage of AirPrint credentials in Keychain.
SV-278841r1151223_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must allow AirPrint feature: Disallow AirPrint to destinations with untrusted certificates.
SV-278842r1151226_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable Allowed Content Ratings (Movies).
SV-278843r1151229_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable Allowed Content Ratings (TV Shows).
SV-278844r1151232_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable Apple Intelligence feature: Image Wand.
SV-278845r1151235_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable Apple Intelligence feature: Image Generation.
SV-278846r1151238_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must disable Apple Intelligence feature: generate new Genmoji.
SV-278847r1151241_ruleDOD Apple iOS/iPadOS 26 devices must have a Mobile Threat Detection (MTD) app installed.
SV-278848r1151244_ruleDOD Apple iOS/iPadOS 26 devices must disable FaceTime.
SV-278849r1151247_ruleDOD Apple iOS/iPadOS 26 devices must disable eSIM transfers.
SV-278850r1151249_ruleDOD Apple iOS/iPadOS 26 devices must disable screenshots and screen recordings.
SV-278851r1156608_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must implement the management setting: disable Camera.
SV-278853r1151257_ruleApple iOS/iPadOS 26 must be configured to disable Wi-Fi Aware.