For Android, detect Impair Defenses 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]; OS API Execution via Application Vetting / Instrumented Dynamic Analysis [Dynamic API/runtime trace: App invokes package management, DevicePolicyManager, or settings operations capable of disabling security tooling — API invocation to disable security control]. 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 |
| OS API Execution (DC0021) | mobile:DynamicAnalysis | Dynamic API/runtime trace: App invokes package management, DevicePolicyManager, or settings operations capable of disabling security tooling — API invocation to disable security control |
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| ElevationAllowList | MDM agent and approved Device Admin apps only. Any other app acquiring Device Admin then modifying security settings is Impair Defenses. |
| SecurityToolPackageList | MDM agent, AV, MTD packages deployed on managed fleet. Derive from MDM enrollment configuration. |