TMA-IOS-3.4.4
Ensure "Maximum Auto-Lock" is set to "2 minutes" or less
Description
This recommendation pertains to the maximum number of minutes a device may remain inactive before auto-locking. Note: This recommendation refers to maximum auto-lock, consistent with the interface language, but iOS and iPadOS devices treat the auto-lock function as equaling exactly 2 minutes. 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 > Passcode tab > verify that the Maximum Auto-Lock is set to 2 minutes. Or, from the device: Settings > General > VPN & Device Management > <_Profile Name_> > Restrictions > Passcode > Confirm Max inactivity displays 2 minutes.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Apple Configurator > Configuration Profile > Passcode tab > set the Maximum Auto-Lock to 2 > Deploy the Configuration Profile.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- iosinstitutionally-owned
- Reference
- CIS Apple iOS 26 Benchmark v1.0.0 - 3.4.4 Ensure "Maximum Auto-Lock" is set to "2 minutes" or less