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Android GOOG-17-009500

DISA STIG GOOG-17-009500 (CAT III): Android 17 devices must be configured to disable the use of third-party keyboards.

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GOOG-17-009500 CAT III

Android 17 devices must be configured to disable the use of third-party keyboards.

NIST SP 800-53: CM-6

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Review the managed Google Android 17 configuration settings to confirm that no third-party keyboards are enabled. This procedure is performed on the EMM administration console. On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Open "Input methods". 2. Tap "Set input methods". 3. Verify that only the approved keyboards are selected. If third-party keyboards are allowed, this is a finding.

Fix

Configure the Google Android 17 device to disallow the use of third-party keyboards. On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Open "Input methods". 2. Tap "Set input methods". 3. Select only the approved keyboard. Admins can also configure application allow lists for Google Play that do not have any third-party keyboards for user installation.

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