Rule version GOOG-13-710900 · STIG v1 · 2024-02-06
Many third-party keyboard applications are known to contain malware.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
Review the managed Google Android 13 configuration settings to confirm that no third-party keyboards are enabled (work profile only).
This procedure is performed on the EMM console.
On the EMM console:
1. Open "Input methods". 2. Tap "Set input methods". 3. Verify only the approved keyboards are selected.
If unapproved third-party keyboards are allowed in the work profile, this is a finding.
Configure the Google Android 13 device to disallow the use of third-party keyboards (work profile only).
On the EMM console:
1. Open "Input methods". 2. Tap "Set input methods". 3. Select only the approved keyboards.
Additionally, admins can configure application allowlists for Google Play so no third-party keyboards are available for user installation.