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BlackBerry PlayBook OS must employ mobile device management services to centrally manage Wi-Fi profiles


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-38754 PB21-00-000370 SV-50559r1_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.
STIG Date
BlackBerry PlayBook OS V2.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-08-29

Details

Check Text ( C-46299r1_chk )
1. Navigate to "Options -> Wi-Fi -> Saved Networks".
2. Verify that all required work Wi-Fi profiles (with a briefcase icon) are present. Otherwise, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-43709r1_fix)
On BlackBerry Device Service:
1. Navigate to "BlackBerry solution management -> Profiles -> Manage Wi-Fi Profiles".
2. Ensure all required profiles are listed. If not, create necessary profiles by navigating to "BlackBerry solution management -> Profiles -> Create Wi-Fi Profiles".
3. Assign all required Wi-Fi profiles to the affected user, or a group containing the user.