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TMA-IOS-3.2.1.19

Ensure "Allow pairing with non-Configurator hosts" is set to "Disabled"

MediumLevel 2Manual reviewios

Description

This recommendation pertains to allowing data communication with a host computer. Profile: Level 2 - 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, that the checkbox for Allow pairing with non-Configurator hosts is unchecked. Or, from the device: Settings > General > VPN & Device Management > <_Profile Name_> > Restrictions > Confirm Pairing with iTunes not allowed is displayed.

How it is fixed

Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch

Apple Configurator > Configuration Profile > Restrictions tab > under the tab Functionality, uncheck the checkbox for Allow pairing with non-Configurator hosts > Deploy the Configuration Profile.

Properties

Operating systems
Any
Tags
iosinstitutionally-owned
Reference
CIS Apple iOS 26 Benchmark v1.0.0 - 3.2.1.19 Ensure "Allow pairing with non-Configurator hosts" is set to "Disabled"