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TMA-IOS-2.2.1.3

Ensure "Force encrypted backups" is set to "Enabled"

HighLevel 1Manual reviewios

Description

This recommendation pertains to iTunes backup encryption of iOS and iPadOS devices. Profile: Level 1 - End-User Owned Devices.

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.

From the Configuration Profile: Apple Configurator > Configuration Profile > Restrictions tab > verify that under the tab Functionality, the checkbox for Force encrypted backups is checked. Or, from the device: Settings > General > VPN & Device Management > <_Profile Name_> > Restrictions > Confirm Encrypted backups enforced is displayed.

How it is fixed

Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch

Apple Configurator > Configuration Profile > Restrictions tab > under the tab Functionality, check the checkbox for Force encrypted backups > Deploy the Configuration Profile.

Properties

Operating systems
Any
Tags
iosend-user-owned
Reference
CIS Apple iOS 26 Benchmark v1.0.0 - 2.2.1.3 Ensure "Force encrypted backups" is set to "Enabled"