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GOOG-16-008600 - Google Android 16 must be configured to not allow backup of [all applications, configuration data] to remote systems.
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Backups to remote systems (including cloud backup) can leave data vulnerable to breach on the external systems, which often offer less protection than the mobile operating system. Where the remote backup involves a cloud-based solution, the backup capability is often used to synchronize data across multiple devices. In this case, DOD devices may synchronize DOD sensitive information to a user's personal device or other unauthorized computers that are vulnerable to breach. Disallowing remote backup mitigates this risk.SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #40
Solution
Configure the Google Android 16 device to disable backup to remote systems (including commercial clouds).On the EMM console:
COBO and COPE:
1. Open 'Device owner management'.
2. Toggle 'Enable backup service' to 'OFF'.
Note: Because personal accounts cannot be added to the work profile (GOOG-16-009800), this control impacts only personal profile accounts. Sites can allow backup based on local policy.
Configuration API: setBackupServiceEnabled
See Also
https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_Google_Android_16_Y26M04_STIG.zip
Item Details
Audit Name: AirWatch - DISA Google Android 16 COBO STIG v1r2
References: CAT|II, CCI|CCI-001090, Rule-ID|SV-276764r1140084_rule, STIG-ID|GOOG-16-008600, Vuln-ID|V-276764
Plugin: MDM
Control ID: 34c671ce1315a5478645c7ea65add6e11674a6fffcb0e0869c53fc1160893a0a