AIOS-02-080002 - Apple iOS must not allow backup to remote systems (iCloud).

Information

Backups to remote systems (including cloud backup) can leave data vulnerable to breach on the external systems, which often offer less protection than the MOS. Where the remote backup involves a cloud-based solution, the backup capability is often used to synchronize data across multiple devices. In this case, DoD devices may synchronize DoD-sensitive information to a user's personal device or other unauthorized computers that are vulnerable to breach. Disallowing remote backup mitigates this risk.

Solution

Install a configuration profile to disable iCloud Backup.

See Also

http://iasecontent.disa.mil/stigs/zip/U_Apple_iOS_10_V1R3_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: ACCESS CONTROL, CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|AC-20(3), 800-53|CM-6b., CAT|II, CCI|CCI-000366, CCI|CCI-002338, Rule-ID|SV-86407r1_rule, STIG-ID|AIOS-02-080002, Vuln-ID|V-71783

Plugin: MDM

Control ID: 66abfa6f65f6e6ed774bfcb8956bd05f41020244aeb8f4fb9a3b75725731f864