Android 17 STIG is now live!

Hello,

For those who don’t know me, my name is Gentry and I’m part of the Android Enterprise Team. 

We are excited to share that the official Google Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) for Android 17 is now live!

Created in close collaboration with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), this annual updated guide delivers an expert-vetted baseline to help organizations lock down their Android mobile deployments to the highest level of security. While designed with defense and government requirements in mind, it’s an invaluable blueprint for any enterprise operating in regulated sectors, such as FSI and Healthcare.

What is the STIG?

A Security Technical Implementation Guide is a comprehensive hardening blueprint.

Instead of relying on out-of-the-box configurations, the STIG provides exact, actionable instructions to tune operating system settings, toggle unneeded services, and close common attack vectors. By implementing these controls, you systematically reduce your device attack surface before threats can materialize.

Who should use the STIG?

While STIG compliance is mandatory for DoD (Department of Defense) and federal agencies, the Android STIG serves as a gold-standard baseline for commercial enterprises looking to elevate their mobile security.

The Android 17 STIG provides tailored configuration rules specifically for:

• COBO (Corporate-Owned, Business-Only)
• COPE (Corporate-Owned, Personally-Enabled)

Key benefits for your enterprise

• Achieve the highest security posture: The guide closes configuration weaknesses and minimizes your system’s attack surface, dramatically improving your defence against threats and enhancing system resilience.
• Ensure mandatory compliance: For federal and DoD-connected systems, STIG compliance is a non-negotiable step to meet the Risk Management Frameworks (RMF) and gain Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Unlock a standardized and efficient management framework: It provides a single, expert-defined security baseline across all your devices, which simplifies system auditing, prioritizes critical fixes (using the CAT I, II, III severity levels) and streamlines auditing and reporting.

Time to strengthen your security posture!

You can download the full Android 17 STIG directly here to start evaluating and applying these baseline controls to your organization's device management policies today!