Rule version KNOX-14-125070 · STIG v2 · 2025-08-28
Many third-party keyboard applications are known to contain malware.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #47
Review the managed Samsung Android 14 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 Android 14 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.