BlackBerry devices must be provisioned so users can digitally sign and encrypt email notifications.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-19281	WIR1055-02	SV-21197r2_rule	ECSC-1	Low

Description
S/MIME provides the capability for users to send and receive S/MIME email messages from wireless email devices. S/MIME and digital signatures provide assurance that the message is authentic and is required by DoD policy.

STIG	Date
BlackBerry OS (version 5-7) Security Technical Implementation Guide	2014-06-11

Details

Check Text ( C-23326r2_chk )
If user software certificates are used on the BlackBerry instead of the CAC, verify the DAA has approved their use (letter, memo, SSP, etc.).

Fix Text (F-23347r2_fix)
BlackBerry devices must be provisioned so users can digitally sign and encrypt emergency and/or critical email notifications.