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Google Android 16 COBO Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version: 1

Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 13 May 2026

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SV-276748r1140036_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to enable audit logging.
SV-276749r1140039_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to enforce a minimum password length of six characters.
SV-276750r1140042_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to not allow passwords that include more than four repeating or sequential characters.
SV-276751r1140045_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to lock the display after 15 minutes (or less) of inactivity.
SV-276752r1140048_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to not allow more than 10 consecutive failed authentication attempts.
SV-276753r1140051_ruleGoogle Android 16 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-276754r1140054_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to enforce an application installation policy by specifying an application allowlist that restricts applications by the following characteristics: [selection: list of digital signatures, cryptographic hash values, names, application version].
SV-276755r1140057_ruleGoogle Android 16 allowlist must be configured to not include applications with the following characteristics: - Backs up mobile device (MD) data to non-DOD cloud servers (including user and application access to cloud backup services); - Transmits MD diagnostic data to non-DOD servers; - Voice assistant application if available when MD is locked; - Voice dialing application if available when MD is locked; - Allows synchronization of data or applications between devices associated with user; - Payment processing; - Allows unencrypted (or encrypted but not FIPS 140-2/140-3 validated) data sharing with other MDs or printers; - Backs up own data to a remote system; - Renders TV shows and movies.
SV-276756r1140662_ruleGoogle Android 16 allowlist must be configured to not include artificial intelligence (AI) applications that process device data in the cloud, including Google Gemini.
SV-276757r1140063_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to not display the following (work profile) notifications when the device is locked: [selection: a. email notifications b. calendar appointments c. contact associated with phone call notification d. text message notification e. other application-based notifications f. all notifications].
SV-276758r1140066_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to disable trust agents.
SV-276759r1140069_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to disable developer modes.
SV-276760r1140072_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to display the DOD advisory warning message at startup or each time the user unlocks the device.
SV-276761r1140075_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to generate audit records for the following auditable events: Detected integrity violations.
SV-276762r1140078_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to disable USB mass storage mode.
SV-276763r1140081_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to not allow backup of [all applications, configuration data] to locally connected systems.
SV-276764r1140084_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to not allow backup of [all applications, configuration data] to remote systems.
SV-276765r1140087_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to enable authentication of personal hotspot connections to the device using a preshared key.
SV-276766r1140090_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to disable multiuser modes.
SV-276767r1140665_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to disable Bluetooth or configured via User Based Enforcement (UBE) to allow Bluetooth for only Headset Profile (HSP), Hands-Free Profile (HFP), and Serial Port Profile (SPP).
SV-276768r1140096_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to disable ad hoc wireless client-to-client connection capability.
SV-276769r1140099_ruleGoogle Android 16 users must complete required training.
SV-276770r1140102_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to disable Wi-Fi Sharing.
SV-276771r1140105_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to enforce a password for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth hotspot if approved for use by the authorizing official (AO). If not approved for use, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth hotspot must be disabled.
SV-276772r1140108_ruleGoogle Android 16 must have the DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates installed.
SV-276773r1140111_ruleThe Google Android 16 work profile must be configured to enforce the system application disable list.
SV-276774r1140114_ruleThe Google Android 16 work profile must be configured to disable automatic completion of workspace internet browser text input.
SV-276775r1140673_ruleThe Google Android device must be configured to disable Wi-Fi Aware for Work Profile apps.
SV-276777r1140123_ruleAndroid 16 devices must have the latest available Google Android 16 operating system installed.
SV-276778r1140126_ruleAndroid 16 devices must be configured to disable the use of third-party keyboards.
SV-276779r1140129_ruleAndroid 16 devices must be configured to enable Common Criteria (CC) Mode.
SV-276780r1140132_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to disable all data signaling over [assignment: list of externally accessible hardware ports (for example, USB)].
SV-276781r1140135_ruleGoogle Android 16 must allow only the administrator (EMM) to install/remove DOD root and intermediate PKI certificates.
SV-276782r1140138_ruleGoogle Android 16 must allow only the administrator (MDM) to perform the following management function: Disable Phone Hub.
SV-276783r1140141_ruleGoogle Android 16 must be configured to disable "Private Space" use.
SV-276784r1183777_ruleGoogle Android 16 must disable the user's ability to wipe the device.
SV-276786r1140150_ruleGoogle Android 16 must disable wireless printing.
SV-276787r1140153_ruleGoogle Android 16 must disable screen capture.
SV-276788r1140156_ruleGoogle Android 16 devices must have a Mobile Threat Detection (MTD) app installed.
SV-276789r1140159_ruleGoogle Android 16 must implement the management setting: disable Camera.