Samsung Android OS 14 with Knox 3.x COBO STIG Version Comparison

There are 1 differences between versions v1 r1 (Nov. 10, 2023) (the "left" version) and v2 r1 (July 24, 2024) (the "right" version).

Check KNOX-14-110040 was removed from the benchmark in the "right" version. The text below reflects the old wording.

This check's original form is available here.

Title

Samsung Android must be configured to enable a screen-lock policy that will lock the display after a period of inactivity.

Check Content

Verify requirement KNOX-14-110030 (minimum password quality) has been implemented. If a minimum password quality has not been implemented, this is a finding.

Discussion

The screen-lock timeout helps protect the device from unauthorized access. Devices without a screen-lock timeout provide an opportunity for adversaries who gain physical access to the mobile device through loss, theft, etc. Such devices are much more likely to be in an unlocked state when acquired by an adversary, thus granting immediate access to the data on the mobile device and possibly access to DOD networks. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #2a

Fix

Implement a minimum password quality (refer to requirement KNOX-14-110030).