TMA-IOS-3.2.1.7
Ensure "Allow USB drive access in Files app" is set to "Disabled"
Description
This recommendation pertains to preventing the Files app from accessing USB media. 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, the checkbox for Allow USB drive access in Files app is unchecked. Or, from the device: Settings > General > VPN & Device Management > <_Profile Name_> > Restrictions > Confirm USB drives not accessible in Files app 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 USB drive access in Files app > Deploy the Configuration Profile.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- iosinstitutionally-owned
- Reference
- CIS Apple iOS 26 Benchmark v1.0.0 - 3.2.1.7 Ensure "Allow USB drive access in Files app" is set to "Disabled"