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BES IT Policy rule must be configured as required. IT Policy rule “Desktop Allow Device Switch” (Desktop policy group) must be set as required.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-19747 | WIR1450-28 | SV-21893r4_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Stops a user from changing BlackBerry devices without the approval of the BlackBerry Administrator. BlackBerry security software (S/MIME, etc.) may not be installed correctly and other required provisioning steps may not be completed. BlackBerry device and system could be vulnerable to attack by hackers or malware. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| BlackBerry Enterprise Server (version 5.x), Part 3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-07-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-24193r4_chk ) |
|---|
| Detailed Policy Requirements: Configuration management of the BlackBerry device software will be maintained. Only authorized software will be installed from a trusted source. Provisioning of the handheld will be completed under the control of the BlackBerry system administrator. *****For this check, set IT Policy rule "Desktop Allow Device Switch" (Desktop 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 "Desktop Allow Device Switch" (Desktop policy group) is set as required. If not set as required, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-23386r4_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the IT Policy rule as specified in the "Checks" block. |