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Check: AIOS-02-080009

Apple iOS 9 STIG: AIOS-02-080009 (in version v1 r1)

Title

Apple iOS must not display notifications when the device is locked. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Many mobile devices display notifications on the lock screen so that users can obtain relevant information in a timely manner without having to frequently unlock the phone to determine if there are new notifications. However, in many cases, these notifications can contain sensitive information. When they are available on the lock screen, an adversary can see them merely by being in close physical proximity to the device. Configuring the MOS to not send notifications to the lock screen mitigates this risk. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #21

Check Content

Review configuration settings to confirm “Show Notification Center in Lock screen” is disabled. This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS management tool and the Apple iOS device. Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, then 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 "Show Notification Center in Lock screen" is unchecked. Alternatively, verify the text "<key>allowLockScreenNotificationsView</key> <false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file). On the Apple iOS device: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "Touch ID & Passcode" or "Passcode". 3. Enter device passcode and tap "Done". 4. Under "ALLOW ACCESS WHEN LOCKED", verify "Notifications View" is off. If the "Show Notification Center in Lock screen" is checked in the Apple iOS management tool, "<key>allowLockScreenNotificationsView</key> <true/>" appears in the configuration profile, or "Notifications View" is toggled to the right and appears green on the Apple iOS device, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Install a Configuration Profile to disable Notification Center from the device Lock screen.

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Rule ID:

Vulnerability ID: V-61911

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000062	The organization permits actions to be performed without identification and authentication only to the extent necessary to accomplish mission/business objectives.
CCI-000366	The organization implements the security configuration settings.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
CM-6	Configuration Settings