For Android, detect Hide Artifacts from documented management, network, or vetting evidence; treat state queries as periodic observations rather than real-time events. Correlate Application Permission via Android Enterprise DPC / Application Vetting [DevicePolicyManager.getPermissionGrantState(); PackageManager manifest/requested-permission review]. Alert on a sequence or state change inconsistent with the device/app baseline, approved management policy, or expected user workflow; do not infer unobserved API calls, file/process activity, or payload content from management state alone.
| Data Component | Name | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Application Permission (DC0114) | android:DevicePolicyManager | DevicePolicyManager.getPermissionGrantState(); PackageManager manifest/requested-permission review |
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| KnownHeadlessApps | Apps designed to operate without launcher icons (MDM agent, enterprise background services). Derive from MDM catalog. Any non-whitelisted app that suppresses its launcher while remaining active is anomalous. |