Rule version KNOX-15-010200 · STIG v1 · 2025-09-02
Many third-party keyboard applications are known to contain malware.
SFRID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
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.
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.