TMA-IOS-3.2.1.16
Ensure "Force automatic date and time" is set to "Enabled"
Description
It is possible to automatically set the date and time on devices running iOS 12 and later. The time zone updates only when the device can determine its location, such as when a device has a cellular connection or a Wi-Fi connection with location services enabled. Profile: Level 1 - Institutionally-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 automatic date and time is checked. Or, from the device: Settings > General > VPN & Device Management > <_Profile Name_> > Restrictions > Confirm Automatic date & time 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 automatic date and time > Deploy the Configuration Profile.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- iosinstitutionally-owned
- Reference
- CIS Apple iOS 26 Benchmark v1.0.0 - 3.2.1.16 Ensure "Force automatic date and time" is set to "Enabled"