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Security requirements for Instant Messaging (IM) must be followed. IT Policy rule “Allow Public WLM Services” (Service Exclusivity policy group) must be set as required.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-19309 WIR1430-06 SV-21226r2_rule ECSC-1 Low
Description
Non-DoD instant messaging servers can be located anywhere in the world and can expose the DoD BlackBerry system and enclave to malware and attack.
STIG Date
BlackBerry Enterprise Server, Part 3 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2012-10-01

Details

Check Text ( C-23353r2_chk )
Detailed Policy Requirements:

*****For this check, set IT Policy rule “Allow Public WLM Services” (Service Exclusivity policy group) to “No".

Check Procedures:

This is a BES IT Policy check. Recommend all checks related to BES IT policies be reviewed using the procedure in Check WIR1400-01 (V0003545).

*****Verify IT Policy rule “Allow Public WLM Services” (Service Exclusivity policy group) is set as required.
Fix Text (F-23386r1_fix)
Configure the IT Policy rule as specified in the "Checks" block.