TMA-ANDROID-1.7
Do not connect to untrusted Wi-Fi networks
Description
The Do not connect to untrusted Wi-Fi networks setting protects users from potential security threats when connecting to Wi-Fi networks. When this setting is enabled, the device will automatically avoid connecting to any Wi-Fi networks that it deems untrusted, based on a set of predefined criteria. The recommended state for this setting is: Only connect to trusted networks.
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 is either disabled or not connected to an untrusted network: phone's Settings app > Network & internet > Verify that the Wi-Fi switch is in the Off position or is connected to a trusted network only.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Follow the below steps to disable Wi-Fi or connect to a trusted network: phone's Settings app > Network & internet > Toggle Wi-Fi setting to the Off position or connect to a trusted network.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- androiddevice-settings
- Reference
- CIS Google Android Benchmark v1.6.0 - 1.7 Do not connect to untrusted Wi-Fi networks