GOOG-16-007400 - Google Android 16 must be configured to disable developer modes.

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Information

Developer modes expose features of the mobile operating system that are not available during standard operation. An adversary may leverage a vulnerability inherent in a developer mode to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of DOD sensitive information. Disabling developer modes mitigates this risk.

SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #26

Solution

Configure the Google Android 16 device to disable developer modes.

On the EMM console:

COBO:

1. Open 'Set user restrictions'.
2. Toggle 'Disallow debugging features' to 'ON'.

COPE:

1. Open 'Set user restrictions'.
2. Toggle 'Disallow debugging features' to 'ON'.
3. Open 'Set user restrictions on parent'.
4. Toggle 'Disallow debugging features' to 'ON'.

Configuration API: DISALLOW_DEBUGGING_FEATURES

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_Google_Android_16_Y26M04_STIG.zip