The BlackBerry Device Service server must enable a Work Space password via centrally managed policy.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
BBDS-00-000235	BBDS-00-000235	BBDS-00-000235_rule		Medium

Description
Security related parameters are those parameters impacting the security state of the system and include parameters related to the implementation of other IA controls. If these controls are not implemented, the system may be vulnerable to a variety of attacks. The use of an MDM allows an organization to assign values to security related parameters across all the devices it manages. This provides assurance that the required mobile OS security controls are being enforced, and that the device user or an adversary has not modified or disabled the controls. It also greatly increases efficiency and manageability of devices in a large scale environment relative to an environment in which each device must be configured separately.

Description

Security related parameters are those parameters impacting the security state of the system and include parameters related to the implementation of other IA controls. If these controls are not implemented, the system may be vulnerable to a variety of attacks. The use of an MDM allows an organization to assign values to security related parameters across all the devices it manages. This provides assurance that the required mobile OS security controls are being enforced, and that the device user or an adversary has not modified or disabled the controls. It also greatly increases efficiency and manageability of devices in a large scale environment relative to an environment in which each device must be configured separately.

STIG	Date
BlackBerry Enterprise Service v10.1.x BlackBerry Device Service STIG	2013-10-25

Details

Check Text ( C-BBDS-00-000235_chk )
Review the BlackBerry Device Service server policy configuration to determine whether a Work Space password has been enabled. If there are multiple policies, they must all be reviewed. The "Password Required for Work Space" rule specifies whether a BlackBerry device requires a password for the Work Space. If this rule is set to Yes, a BlackBerry device user must set a password for the Work Space on the device. For devices with the BlackBerry PlayBook OS, if this rule is not set, a default value of "No" will be used. Log into BlackBerry Administration Service, and under "BlackBerry solution management" on the left side of the screen, navigate to "Policy > Manage IT policies > > View complete IT Policy > Password" and verify "Password Required for Work Space" is set to "Yes." Otherwise, this is a finding. Note: The above is only for devices with EMM-Corporate (BlackBerry Balance) devices. This check is not applicable to EMM-Regulated (Work Space only) devices.

Check Text ( C-BBDS-00-000235_chk )

Review the BlackBerry Device Service server policy configuration to determine whether a Work Space password has been enabled. If there are multiple policies, they must all be reviewed.

The "Password Required for Work Space" rule specifies whether a BlackBerry device requires a password for the Work Space. If this rule is set to Yes, a BlackBerry device user must set a password for the Work Space on the device. For devices with the BlackBerry PlayBook OS, if this rule is not set, a default value of "No" will be used.

Log into BlackBerry Administration Service, and under "BlackBerry solution management" on the left side of the screen, navigate to "Policy > Manage IT policies > > View complete IT Policy > Password" and verify "Password Required for Work Space" is set to "Yes." Otherwise, this is a finding.

Note: The above is only for devices with EMM-Corporate (BlackBerry Balance) devices. This check is not applicable to EMM-Regulated (Work Space only) devices.

Fix Text (F-BBDS-00-000235_fix)
Configure the centrally managed BlackBerry Device Service server policy rule to enable a Work Space password.