Checklist Summary:

The Google Android 13 Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) provides the technical security policies, requirements, and implementation details for applying security concepts to Google Android devices running Android 13 that process, store, or transmit unclassified data marked as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or below. The STIG is based on the Protection Profile for Mobile Device Fundamentals (MDFPP) version 3.2 STIG template. Requirements compliance is achieved by leveraging a combination of configuration profiles, user-based enforcement (UBE), and reporting. The scope of this STIG covers Corporate Owned Personally Enabled (COPE) and Corporate Owned Business Only (COBO)1 use cases. The Bring Your Own Approved Devices (BYOAD)2 use case is not included. This STIG assumes that for the COPE use case, the technology used for data separation between work apps, data and personal apps, and data that has been certified by the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) is compliant with the data separation requirements of the MDFPP3. As of the publication date of this STIG, the only data separation technology or application that is NIAP-certified for a Google Android 13 device is the native Android Enterprise work profile technology. The configuration requirements and controls implemented by this STIG allow unrestricted activity by the user in downloading and installing personal (unmanaged) apps and data (music, photos, etc.) with Authorizing Official (AO) approval and within any restrictions imposed by the AO. Refer to the STIG Supplemental document, Section 6.2, Configuration of Personal Space, for more information. Zero-touch enrollment enables large-scale Android deployments across multiple device makers so organizations can mobilize their employees with ease. Zero-touch enrollment allows DOD mobile service providers to deploy corporate-owned devices (COBO and COPE) in bulk without having to manually set up each device. It is recommended that DOD mobile service providers consider deploying all Google Android devices via the zero-touch enrollment service to improve enterprise management, control, and enrollment of DOD-owned Google Android 13 phones and tablets. Refer to the STIG Supplemental document, Section 3.3.1, COPE Deployments and User Privacy, for more information. Note: If the AO has approved the use/storage of DOD data in one or more personal apps, allowing unrestricted activity by the user in downloading and installing personal apps on the Google Android 13 device may not be warranted due to the risk of possible loss of, or unauthorized access to, DOD data. This STIG assumes that if a DOD Wi-Fi network allows a Google Android 13 device to connect to the network, the Wi-Fi network complies with the Network Infrastructure STIG; for example, wireless access points and bridges must not be connected directly to the enclave network.

Checklist Role:

• Operating System

Known Issues:

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Target Audience:

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Target Operational Environment:

• Managed
• Specialized Security-Limited Functionality (SSLF)

Testing Information:

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Regulatory Compliance:

DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8500.01

Comments/Warnings/Miscellaneous:

Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via email to the following address: [email protected]. DISA will coordinate all change requests with the relevant DOD organizations before inclusion in this document. Approved changes will be made in accordance with the DISA maintenance release schedule.

Disclaimer:

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Product Support:

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Point of Contact:

[email protected]

Sponsor:

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Licensing:

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Change History:

Change to NEW - 12/17/22
Updated Version, Resources and SHA - 08/07/2024
Updated Version, Resources and SHA - 08/09/2024
Updated Checklist Version & Resource URL - 1/29/2025
Updated Version, Resources, General - 12/5/2025

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NIST checklist record last modified on 12/05/2025