Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 Security Technical Implementation Guide

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Version

V2 · R4

CurrentPublished Wed Sep 30 2026

A managed photo app must be used to take and store work-related photos.

Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Assessment Title

Rule Text

A managed photo app must be used to take and store work-related photos.

Description

Discussion Text

The iOS Photos app is unmanaged and may sync photos with a device or user's personal iCloud account. Therefore, work-related photos must not be taken via the iOS camera app or stored in the Photos app. A managed photo app must be used to take and manage work-related photos.

SFRID: NA

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Objective

V-268042

Rule

SV-268042r1262740_rule

Severity

medium

Rule Version

AIOS-18-012000

Documentable

false

IA Controls

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5

Assessment Procedure

Check Text

Review configuration settings to confirm a managed photos app is installed on the iOS device.

This check procedure is performed on the iPhone and iPad.

On the iPhone and iPad:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "General".
3. Tap "VPN & Device Management".
4. Tap the DoW Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool.
5. Tap "Apps".
6. Verify a photo capture and management app is listed.

If a managed photo capture and management app is not installed on the iPhone and iPad, this is a finding.

Implementation Procedure

Fix Text

Install a managed photos app to take and manage work-related photos.

STIG check 42 of 89 in the Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 STIG checklist

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