iPhone Hardening Guide
Here is the iPhone hardening guide.
Mobile Device Hardening
iPhone Hardening Guide
A step-by-step configuration reference for reducing your device’s digital exposure. Each setting reflects best practices for principals, family members, and anyone in a high-visibility role.
Note: Settings vary by iOS version. If a setting isn’t where indicated, search its name in the Settings search bar.
General & Software
01
Settings › General › Software Update › Automatic Updates
iOS updates › Automatically download
iOS updates › Automatically install
System files › Automatically install
Settings › General › AirPlay & Continuity
AirDrop
Automatically AirPlay
Bringing devices together
Apple Intelligence & Siri
Settings › VPN & Device Management
Unknown configuration profiles
Settings › General › Handoff
Handoff
Face ID & Passcode
02
Settings › Face ID & Passcode
Stolen device protection
Face ID with a mask
Require attention for Face ID
Attention aware features
Require passcode
Allow access when locked
Passcode type
Use custom alphanumeric code or 6+ digits
Apple ID
03
Settings › [Your Name]
Sign-in & security › Trusted phone number
Two-factor authentication
iCloud backup
Private relay
Advanced data protection
May require updating all connected devices first
iCloud.com
Associated devices
Remove old or unknown devices from account
Privacy & Security
04
Settings › Privacy & Security
Location services › Location alerts
Tracking
System services › Significant Locations
System services › Product improvement
Contacts access
Microphone access
Photos access
Camera access
Confirm no apps set to Always
More Privacy Settings
Journaling suggestions
Analytics & improvements
Apple advertising
Background security improvements
Discoverable by others
Note
Settings vary by iOS version. If a setting isn’t where indicated, search its name in the Settings search bar.
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