Rule version GOOG-16-010900 · STIG v1 · 2026-08-24
Many third-party keyboard applications are known to contain malware.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
Review the managed Google Android 16 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.
Configure the Google Android 16 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 allowlists for Google Play that do not have any third-party keyboards for user installation.