Ensure "Force encrypted backup" is set to "Yes"

HighLevel 1Manual reviewintune-ios

Description

This requires device backups to be stored in an encrypted state. The benchmark marks this a Manual check of an Intune iOS/iPadOS policy setting that cannot be read from the endpoint with a script, so TMAegis lists it as a manual review item with the audit steps (the policy must be inspected in the Intune admin center or on the managed device).

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.

iOS/iPadOS: Intune admin center: Select the Cloud and Storage heading; Verify that Force encrypted backup is present and set to Yes. On the device: Tap Restrictions; Confirm Encrypted backups enforced is displayed

How it is fixed

Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch

Intune admin center: Select the Cloud and Storage heading; Set Force encrypted backup to Yes

Properties

Operating systems: Any
Tags: intune-iosintunemanual-review
Reference: CIS Apple iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Intune Benchmark v1.0.0 - 3.3.1 Ensure "Force encrypted backup" is set to "Yes"