A managed photo app must be used to take and store work-related photos.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-268042 | AIOS-18-012000 | SV-268042r1031222_rule | Medium |
| Description |
| The iOS Photos app is unmanaged and may sync photos with a device or user's personal iCloud account. Therefore, work-related photos must not be taken via the iOS camera app or stored in the Photos app. A managed photo app must be used to take and manage work-related photos. SFRID: NA |
| STIG | Date |
| Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-06-30 |
Details
| Check Text (C-71966r1030877_chk) |
| Review configuration settings to confirm a managed photos app is installed on the iOS device. This check procedure is performed on the iPhone and iPad. On the iPhone and iPad: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap "General". 3. Tap "VPN & Device Management". 4. Tap the DOD Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool. 5. Tap "Apps". 6. Verify a photo capture and management app is listed. If a managed photo capture and management app is not installed on the iPhone and iPad, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-71869r1030878_fix) |
| Install a managed photos app to take and manage work-related photos. |