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Dated: 04-12-2024

Ch03. case Study Security Hardening - Mobile Devices - Android

  • CIS Benchmarks case study (Google Android 7)
  • 1.15 Ensure Android Device Manager is set to Enabled (Not Scored)
  • Profile applicability:
    • Level 2
  • Description: Setup Android Device Manager as a Device Administrator.
  • Rationale:
    • If you lose your Android device, you could use Android Device Manager to find your device and also ring, lock, or erase your device data remotely.
  • Audit: Follow the below steps to verify that Android Device Manager is enabled:
    • Tap the System Settings Gear Icon.
    • Scroll to Personal.
    • Tap Security.
    • Scroll to Device administration;
    • Tap Device administrators.
    • Verify that Android Device Manager is enabled.
  • Remediation: Follow the below steps to enable Android Device Manager:
    • Tap the System Settings Gear Icon.
    • Scroll to Personal.
    • Tap Security.
    • Scroll to Device administration;
    • Tap Device administrators.
    • Tap Android Device Manager.
    • Tap Activate this device administrator.
  • Impact:
    • Google may track your device location anytime.
  • Default Value:
    • By default, Android Device Manager is not enabled.
  • References:
    • https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/3265955