Apple iOS 11 STIG Version Comparison

There are 3 differences between versions v1 r2 (April 27, 2018) (the "left" version) and v1 r4 (Oct. 26, 2018) (the "right" version).

Check AIOS-11-015000 was added to the benchmark in the "right" version.

This check's original form is available here.

Title

Only authorized versions of the Apple iOS must be used.

Check Content

Interview ISSO and iOS device system administrator. Verify the site is not using Apple iOS 11 six weeks after Apple releases iOS 12. (iOS 12 is expected to be released on or about 15 September 2018.) If the site is using Apple iOS 11 six weeks after Apple releases iOS 12, this is a finding.

Discussion

Apple iOS 11 is no longer supported by Apple and therefore, may contain security vulnerabilities. Apple iOS 11 is not authorized within the DoD six weeks after the public release of iOS 12.

Fix

Install iOS 12 on all iOS devices.