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KNOX-16-010200 The Samsung Android device must be configured to disable the use of third-party keyboards.

DISA STIG library Y26M10
All changes in this version
first version loaded CAT III

Maps to CM-6 via CCI-000366

Title

The Samsung Android device must be configured to disable the use of third-party keyboards.

Control

Review the managed Samsung device configuration settings to confirm that no third-party keyboards are enabled. This procedure is performed on the management tool. On the management tool: 1. Open "Input methods". 2. Tap "Set input methods". 3. Verify only the approved keyboards are selected. If third-party keyboards are allowed, this is a finding.

Discussion

Many third-party keyboard applications are known to contain malware. SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47

Related controls

CCI-000366

Fix

Configure the Samsung device to disallow the use of third-party keyboards. On the management tool: 1. Open "Input methods". 2. Tap "Set input methods". 3. Select only the approved keyboard. Additionally, Administrators can configure application allowlists for Google Play that do not have any third-party keyboards for user installation. API: setPermittedInputMethods