For Android, detect Disable or Modify Tools 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]; File Creation via Application Vetting / Forensic Acquisition [Dynamic filesystem trace or acquired app-container/filesystem artifacts: App writes to or modifies protected configuration files or local control structures of deployed security tools]; OS API Execution via Application Vetting / Instrumented Dynamic Analysis [Dynamic API/runtime trace: App invokes package manager operations (disable component, clear data, request uninstall) or settings modifications targeting security tool packages IN $SecurityToolPackageList$]. 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 |
| File Creation (DC0039) | mobile:ForensicArtifacts | Dynamic filesystem trace or acquired app-container/filesystem artifacts: App writes to or modifies protected configuration files or local control structures of deployed security tools |
| OS API Execution (DC0021) | mobile:DynamicAnalysis | Dynamic API/runtime trace: App invokes package manager operations (disable component, clear data, request uninstall) or settings modifications targeting security tool packages IN $SecurityToolPackageList$ |
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| SecurityToolPackageList | MDM agent, MTD (Zimperium, Lookout, MS Defender), AV packages deployed on managed fleet. Derive from MDM enrollment configuration. Update when new tools deployed. |
| ElevationAllowList | MDM agent only for legitimate Device Admin operations against security tools. |