Title

Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 must disable the use of voice assistant (Siri) unless required to meet Section 508 compliance requirements. (Cat III impact)

Discussion

The use of voice assistants could expose sensitive DOD data to cloud-based servers during the processing of assistant requests. SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47

Check Content

Review configuration settings to confirm the use of Siri is disabled. Exception: Siri is allowed if used to meet Section 508 compliance requirements. This check procedure is performed on both the device management tool and the iPhone and iPad 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 iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Allow Siri" is unchecked. On the iPhone/iPad device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy. 5. Tap "Restrictions". 6. Verify "Siri not allowed" is listed. If "Allow Siri" is not disabled in the management tool and on the Apple device, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Install a configuration profile to disable "Allow Siri" unless required to meet Section 508 compliance requirements.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-276200r1115669_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-276200

Group Title: PP-MDF-993300

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