The Defence Signals Directorate (DSD), an intelligence agency in the Australian Government Department of Defence, has released a guide for users and administrators of iOS 4 devices, including; iPod Touch; iPhone; and iPad iOS 4 devices running iOS 4.3.3 or higher.
DSD’s guide provides instructions and techniques for Australian government agencies to harden the security of these devices.
However the document doesn’t constitute a DSD certification or formal evaluation of iOS.
According to the DSD, the agency doesn’t recommend iOS for use at the protected/restricted level.
The guide was intended for use at unclassified and unclassified and inconfidence.
According to the DSD an agency choosing to use iOS devices for restricted/ protected information must obtain a dispensation in accordance with the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM).
Implementing the techniques and settings found in this document can affect system functionality and may not be appropriate for every user or environment, the DSD stated.
The guide is intended for those familiar with basic networking concepts; an experienced Mac OS X or Windows administrator: and familiar with the Mac OS X or Windows interface.
What do you think, is there a need for this guide for government agencies? Has iPhone and iPad use become prevalent within government? What about the Blackberry?
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