TMA-ANDROID-1.21
Ensure 'Wi-Fi assistant' is set to 'Disabled'
MediumLevel 1Manual reviewandroid
Description
The Wi-Fi assistant setting allows users to automatically connect to high-quality open Wi-Fi networks. 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 Wi-Fi assistant is Disabled: phone's Settings app > Google > Networking > Verify that Wi-Fi assistant is turned OFF.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Follow the below steps to disable Wi-Fi assistant: phone's Settings app > Google > Networking > Toggle Wi-Fi assistant to OFF position.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- androiddevice-settings
- Reference
- CIS Google Android Benchmark v1.6.0 - 1.21 Ensure 'Wi-Fi assistant' is set to 'Disabled'