M142: Application Uses Local Authentication (Touch ID)

AdminStudio 2021 R2 | 22.0 | Application Manager

M142 scans the mobile app to determine if it uses Touch ID, which enables users to unlock their phone using their fingerprint.

AdminStudio examines the application’s metadata to determine if the feature is part of the application’s primary functionality, and whether it calls the feature’s APIs.

Test Group/Test Category

Best Practices/Mobile Risk Assessment/Apple Mobile Risk Assessment

Severity

If the application requires the feature as part of the application’s primary functionality, an Error is generated.
If the application calls the feature’s APIs, a Warning is generated.

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