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Apple iOS must implement the management setting: Disable Allow MailDrop.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-71851 AIOS-02-090100 SV-86475r1_rule Medium
Description
MailDrop allows users to send large attachments up to 5 GB in size via iCloud. Storing data with a non-DoD cloud provider may leave the data vulnerable to breach. Disabling non-DoD cloud services mitigates this risk. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #45
STIG Date
Apple iOS 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-11-22

Details

Check Text ( C-72083r1_chk )
Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow MailDrop" is disabled.

This validation procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple iOS device.

Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review.

In the Apple iOS management tool, verify "Allow MailDrop" is not checked.

On the Apple iOS device:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "General".
3. Tap "Profiles" or "Profiles & Device Management" or "Device Management".
4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy.
5. Tap "Accounts".
6. Tap the mail account.
7. Verify "Mail Drop Enabled" is set to "No".

If "Allow MailDrop" is not disabled in the Apple iOS management tool or the restrictions policy on the Apple iOS device from the Apple iOS management tool lists "Mail Drop Enabled" as "Yes", this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-78203r1_fix)
Configure the Apple iOS configuration profile to disable "Allow MailDrop".