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All Internet browsers must be disabled and removed from the BlackBerry device except for the BlackBerry internet browser. IT Policy rule “Allow IBS Browser” (Browser policy group) is set as required.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-19337 WIR1440-01 SV-21254r2_rule ECSC-1 Low
Description
The BlackBerry Browser forces all Internet browsing to go through the site Internet gateway, which provides additional security over the carrier's browser.
STIG Date
BlackBerry Enterprise Server, Part 3 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2012-10-01

Details

Check Text ( C-23366r2_chk )
Detailed Policy Requirements:

*****For this check, set IT Policy rule “Allow IBS Browser” (Browser 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 IBS Browser” (Browser policy group) is set as required.

Fix Text (F-23386r1_fix)
Configure the IT Policy rule as specified in the "Checks" block.