Rule version GOOG-15-010900 · STIG v1 · 2026-08-24
Many third-party keyboard applications are known to contain malware.
SFRID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
Review the managed Google Android 15 configuration settings to confirm that no third-party keyboards are enabled.
This procedure is performed on the EMM console.
On the EMM console:
COBO and COPE:
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.
Configure the Google Android 15 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.
Additionally, Admins can configure application allow lists for Google Play that do not have any third-party keyboards for user installation.