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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-31000r2_rule ECWN-1 Low
Description
The risk of a DoD mobile device being attacked via a rogue Wi-Fi access point is higher than for a rogue cellular access point. Therefore, the mobile device should be configured so it does not automatically connect to a Wi-Fi access point. The user should acknowledge and approve the connection to any Wi-Fi access point to minimize the risk of sensitive data on the device being exposed.
STIG Date
Apple iOS 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) 2012-07-20

Details

Check Text ( C-31417r4_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 Networks".

Verify it is set to off (not selected).

Mark as a finding if not checked.
Fix Text (F-27875r2_fix)
The iOS device Wi-Fi setting "Ask to Join Networks" must be set to "On" at all times.