TMA-ANDROID-1.12
Ensure 'Smart Lock' is set to 'Disabled'
Description
Smart Lock detects the device's presence and automatically keeps it unlocked even if it has a screen password, pin or pattern enabled. Using Smart Lock allows the device to be unlocked if preconditions are met. The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.
How it is checked
Audit method: Manual review
This recommendation cannot be checked automatically. A scan lists it with these instructions when you pass --include-manual.
Follow the below steps to verify that Smart Lock is Disabled: phone's Settings app > Security > Advanced > Trust agents > Verify that Smart Lock (Google) is OFF.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Follow the below steps to disable Smart Lock: phone's Settings app > Security > Advanced > Trust agents > Toggle Smart Lock (Google) to OFF position.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- androiddevice-settings
- Reference
- CIS Google Android Benchmark v1.6.0 - 1.12 Ensure 'Smart Lock' is set to 'Disabled'