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All Internet browser icons must be disabled from the BlackBerry device except for the BlackBerry Internet Browser icon.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-11875 WIR1075-01 SV-12375r2_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 OS (version 5-7) Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-06-11

Details

Check Text ( C-11498r2_chk )
Complete the following procedures on a sample of site BlackBerry devices (2-3 devices), as appropriate.

- Review a sample (3-4) of handheld devices and verify the Wireless Carrier’s Internet browser icon, web portal browser icon, and all other browser icons (Yahoo, etc.) are not installed on the BlackBerry device. The only browser icon installed should be the BlackBerry browser icon. Go to the BlackBerry device Home screen and verify only the BlackBerry browser icon is present.

Settings>Options>Advanced Options>Browser

Verify the BlackBerry Browser is set as the default browser.
Fix Text (F-23351r1_fix)
All Internet browsers must be disabled and removed from the BlackBerry device except for the BlackBerry Internet Browser.