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BlackBerrys with removable memory cards (e.g., MicroSD) must be compliant with requirements.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-19197 WIR1090-02 SV-21036r4_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
Malware could be downloaded from the memory card to the PC if not compliant.
STIG Date
BlackBerry Handheld Device Security Technical Implementation Guide 2011-07-14

Details

Check Text ( C-23127r4_chk )
Detailed Policy Requirements
BlackBerrys with removable memory cards (e.g., MicroSD) must be compliant with the following requirements:

-Use approved by the DAA or alternate approving official.
-All data stored on the removable data storage media card is encrypted with FIPS 140-2 compliant encryption.
-The removable data storage media card is bound to the BlackBerry such that it may not be read by any other PED or computer.

Note: if external flash memory storage cards are used with BlackBerry devices, the "Disable External Memory" IT Policy rule has to be set to FALSE.

Check Procedures

-Verify removable flash media use on site BlackBerrys has been approved by the DAA or alternate approving official. Review approval documentation.

Note: The IT Policy rule "External File System Encryption Level" setting is checked during the review of the BES (check WIR1450-02).
Fix Text (F-23355r1_fix)
BlackBerrys with removable memory cards (e.g., MicroSD) must be compliant with requirements.