Android 16 Security STIG

18 items · Security · Hard difficulty · 2 hours

Practical Android 16 STIG tasks for COPE/COBO device compliance.

• Enroll devices via zero-touch enrollment

  Use zero-touch for bulk COPE/COBO provisioning to ensure managed state from first boot.

• Configure Android Enterprise work profile for COPE devices

  Use the native work profile (NIAP-certified) for data separation on COPE devices.

• Enforce device encryption

  Require file- or full-disk encryption for all corporate devices to protect stored data.

• Set strong screen lock policies

  Require authenticated unlock and reasonable auto-lock timeout.

• Require minimum PIN/password complexity

  Set minimum PIN length and complexity per organizational policy.

• Configure biometric and fallback rules

  Control biometric use and require fallback authentication where appropriate.

• Enable automatic OS and security updates

  Allow automatic installs or enforce timely patching via MDM.

• Disable installation from unknown sources

  Block sideloading and require apps from managed Play or approved stores.

• Disable developer options and USB debugging

  Prevent user-enabled debugging to reduce attack surface.

• Enable Play Protect and app scanning

  Turn on Google Play Protect or equivalent runtime app scanning.

• Restrict app installation to managed or approved apps

  Allow unmanaged app installs only with Authorizing Official (AO) approval.

• Implement MDM enrollment and apply configuration profiles

  Use an enterprise MDM to enforce STIG profiles, restrictions, and reporting.

• Configure approved Wi‑Fi and verify network compliance

  Allow only approved Wi‑Fi; ensure network infrastructure meets STIG requirements.

• Disable Bluetooth auto-pairing and restrict connections

  Limit wireless pairing to approved peripherals only.

• Enforce data separation using a NIAP-certified solution

  Implement work profile or another NIAP-certified tech for work/personal separation.

• Configure logging, reporting, and periodic compliance scans

  Enable device logging and schedule automated compliance checks and reports.

• Test compliance and generate STIG reports

  Run scans, validate settings against the STIG, and export a compliance report.

• Document AO approvals, exceptions, and configuration baselines

  Maintain records of AO approvals and any accepted deviations from STIG controls.

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