Windows 10 Mobile must protect data at rest on built-in storage media.

From Microsoft Windows 10 Mobile Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of PP-MDF-201011

Associated with: CCI-001199

SV-84717r1_rule Windows 10 Mobile must protect data at rest on built-in storage media.

Vulnerability discussion

The MOS must ensure the data being written to the mobile device's built-in storage media is protected from unauthorized access. If data at rest is unencrypted, it is vulnerable to disclosure. Even if the operating system enforces permissions on data access, an adversary can read storage media directly, thereby circumventing operating system controls. Encrypting the data ensures confidentiality is protected even when the operating system is not running.SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #25

Check content

Review Windows 10 Mobile configuration settings to determine if data in the mobile device's built-in storage media is encrypted. This validation procedure is performed on both the MDM administration console and the Windows 10 Mobile device. On the MDM administration console: 1. Ask the MDM administrator to display the device encryption setting. 2. Verify device encryption is activated. On the Windows 10 Mobile device: 1. Launch "Settings". 2. Select "Update & security". 3. Select "Device encryption". 4. Verify the toggle for Device Encryption is set to "On" and that setting is disabled/read-only. If the MDM is not configured to enforce encryption, or if the "Device encryption" setting is not toggled to "On" and disabled/read-only, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the MDM system to require device encryption for Windows 10 Mobile devices. Deploy the MDM policy to managed devices.

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