AIOS-18-017900 - DOD Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 devices must disable eSIM transfers.

Information

eSIM transfers could lead to the unauthorized use of DOD paid cellular service.

NOTE: Nessus has not performed this check. Please review the benchmark to ensure target compliance.

Solution

Install a configuration profile to disable the transfer of an eSIM from one DOD phone to another unless the service has been approved by the AO. This a supervised-only control.

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_Apple_iOS-iPadOS_18_V2R2_STIG.zip