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

Many third-party keyboard applications are known to contain malware.

SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47

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.

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 allowlists for Google Play that do not have any third-party keyboards for user installation.