Detection of Subvert Trust Controls

Technique Detected:  Subvert Trust Controls | T1632

ID: DET0657
Domains: Mobile
Analytics: AN1745, AN1746
Version: 1.0
Created: 21 October 2025
Last Modified: 12 May 2026

Analytics

AN1745

For Android, detect Subvert Trust Controls by correlating analyst-visible device/network evidence and management state; use streaming or batched telemetry only where the documented collector is deployed. Correlate Application Permission via Android Enterprise DPC / Application Vetting [DevicePolicyManager.getPermissionGrantState(); PackageManager manifest/requested-permission review]; File Creation via Application Vetting / Forensic Acquisition [Dynamic filesystem trace or acquired app-container/filesystem artifacts: PackageInstaller.install() with installer_source NOT IN $ApprovedInstallSources$ within $PolicyViolationWindow$ of settings change]; System Settings via Android Enterprise DPC [DevicePolicyManager policy/compliance/security-state queries and SecurityLog events where supported]. 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.

Log Sources
Data Component Name Channel
Application Permission (DC0114) android:DevicePolicyManager DevicePolicyManager.getPermissionGrantState(); PackageManager manifest/requested-permission review
File Creation (DC0039) mobile:ForensicArtifacts Dynamic filesystem trace or acquired app-container/filesystem artifacts: PackageInstaller.install() with installer_source NOT IN $ApprovedInstallSources$ within $PolicyViolationWindow$ of settings change
System Settings (DC0118) android:DevicePolicyManager DevicePolicyManager policy/compliance/security-state queries and SecurityLog events where supported
Mutable Elements
Field Description
MDMAgentPackageList MDM agent, OTA update service. Derive from MDM platform documentation.
ApprovedInstallSources com.android.vending + MDM agent package. Minimal.
PolicyViolationWindow Default 1800s (30 min) between settings change and install.

AN1746

For iOS, detect Subvert Trust Controls from documented management, network, or vetting evidence; treat state queries as periodic observations rather than real-time events. Correlate Application Permission via Application Vetting [Code-signing entitlements and Info.plist privacy usage-description keys]; File Creation via Application Vetting / Forensic Acquisition [Dynamic filesystem trace or acquired app-container/filesystem artifacts: app binary written to device with signing certificate matching manually-trusted enterprise cert NOT IN $EnterpriseCertAllowList$ within $ProfileInstallWindow$]; Protected Configuration via Apple MDM [DeviceInformation / SecurityInfo / ProfileList / restrictions and compliance queries]. 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.

Log Sources
Data Component Name Channel
Application Permission (DC0114) mobile:ApplicationVetting Code-signing entitlements and Info.plist privacy usage-description keys
File Creation (DC0039) mobile:ForensicArtifacts Dynamic filesystem trace or acquired app-container/filesystem artifacts: app binary written to device with signing certificate matching manually-trusted enterprise cert NOT IN $EnterpriseCertAllowList$ within $ProfileInstallWindow$
Protected Configuration (DC0115) iOS:MDM DeviceInformation / SecurityInfo / ProfileList / restrictions and compliance queries
Mutable Elements
Field Description
EnterpriseCertAllowList Approved enterprise signing certificate fingerprints. Derive from IT certificate management system.
ProfileInstallWindow Default 3600s between profile/cert trust and app install.