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CIS Apple iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 Benchmark 1.1.0 Checklist Details (Checklist Revisions)
Supporting Resources:
-
Download Prose - CIS Apple iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 Benchmark v1.1.0
- Center for Internet Security (CIS)
Target:
| Target | CPE Name |
|---|---|
| Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 | cpe:/o:apple:iphone_os:16.0 (View CVEs) |
Checklist Highlights
- Checklist Name:
- CIS Apple iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 Benchmark
- Checklist ID:
- 1109
- Version:
- 1.1.0
- Type:
- Compliance
- Review Status:
- Final
- Authority:
- Third Party: Center for Internet Security (CIS)
- Original Publication Date:
- 03/17/2023
Checklist Summary:
This document, Security Configuration Benchmark for Apple iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, provides prescriptive guidance for establishing a secure configuration posture for both Apple iOS and iPadOS version 16. This guide was tested against Apple iOS 16.0 and iPadOS 16.0 using Apple Configurator v2.14. This benchmark covers Apple iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 on all supported devices. As of the publication of these guidelines, devices supported by iOS 16 or iPadOS 16 include the following: iPhone 8 & 8 Plus and later • iPad Pro (1st generation) and later • iPad (5th generation) and later • iPad Air (3rd generation) and later • iPad mini (5th generation) and later The current guidance considers iOS and iPadOS devices as having the same use cases and threat scenarios when determining recommendations. In nearly all instances, the configuration steps, default settings, and benchmark recommended settings are identical regardless of hardware platform or operating system. For the few cases where variation exists, the benchmark notes differences within the respective section. To obtain the latest version of this guide, please visit http://cisecurity.org. If you have questions, comments, or have identified ways to improve this guide, please write us at support@cisecurity.org.
Checklist Role:
- Operating System
Known Issues:
Not provided.
Target Audience:
This document is intended for system and application administrators, security specialists, auditors, help desk, end users, and platform deployment personnel who plan to use, develop, deploy, assess, or secure solutions that incorporate the Apple iOS 16 or iPadOS 16.
Target Operational Environment:
- Managed
- Specialized Security-Limited Functionality (SSLF)
Testing Information:
Not provided.
Regulatory Compliance:
Not provided.
Comments/Warnings/Miscellaneous:
Not provided.
Disclaimer:
Not provided.
Product Support:
Not provided.
Point of Contact:
support@cisecurity.org
Sponsor:
Not provided.
Licensing:
Not provided.
Change History:
new checklist - 2/26/24 updated status to FINAL - 3/28/24
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