1.1.3 - AirWatch - Disallow Simple Passcode

Information

This control determines whether passcodes other than 4-digit numbers are permitted for the passcode protecting access to the device via the touch screen. It is recommended that the device be configured to permit the use of passcodes longer than 4 characters and containing alphanumeric characters.

Solution

From the AirWatch console, open the iOS device profile. Under Passcode verify that Allow Simple Value is not checked.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/1678

Item Details

Category: IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION

References: 800-53|IA-5(1)(a)

Plugin: MDM

Control ID: fa23dae818e2bc117ac475b6f04eefff1780fd25d847733d442888b5316053bc