The iOS device Wi-Fi setting "Ask to Join Networks" must be set to "On" at all times (User Based Enforcement (UBE)).

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-25092	WIR-iOS-005	SV-31000r1_rule	ECWN-1	Low

Description
The Wi-Fi radio can be used by a hacker to connect to the iOS device without the knowledge of the user. Sensitive DoD data could be exposed and the hacker could use the device to attack the enclave. This setting would allow the device Wi-Fi radio to automatically connect to a Wi-Fi network.

STIG	Date
Apple iOS 4 (Good Mobility Suite) Interim Security Configuration Guide (ISCG)	2011-11-07

Details

Check Text ( C-31417r1_chk )
On a sample of site-managed iOS devices (pick 3-4 random devices), have the user turn on and log into the device. -Go to Settings > Wi-Fi. -Touch Wi-Fi. -Check the setting of "Ask to Join Network".

Fix Text (F-27875r1_fix)
The iOS device Wi-Fi setting "Ask to Join Networks" must be set to "On" at all times.