Mobile operating system (OS) based smartphone and tablet devices and systems must not be used to send, receive, store, or process classified messages unless specifically approved by NSA for such purposes and NSA approved transmission and storage methods are used.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-24960	WIR-SPP-005	SV-30697r5_rule	ECWN-1	High

Description
DoDD 8100.2 states wireless devices will not be used for classified data unless approved for such use. Classified data could be exposed to unauthorized personnel.

STIG	Date
General Mobile Device Policy (Non-Enterprise Activated) Security Technical Implementation Guide	2012-02-08

Details

Check Text ( C-31119r4_chk )
Interview the IAO. Verify written policy and training material exists (or requirement is listed on a signed user agreement) stating smartphones/tablets must not be used to transmit classified information. Mark as a finding if written policy or training material does not exist, stating smartphones/tablets must not be used to receive, transmit, or process classified information.

Fix Text (F-27587r1_fix)
Do not process, send, receive, or use classified data on smartphones.