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A written policy and training material must exist that states smartphones/tablets classified as non-enterprise activated must not access DoD email systems.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-30415 WIR-SPP-014 SV-40120r1_rule ECWN-1 Medium
Description
Some mobile devices, including some models of Windows 7, Android, iOS, and BlackBerry smartphones and tablets, are not authorized to connect to DoD email systems, because they do not have required security controls. There is a high risk of introducing malware on a DoD email system or compromising sensitive DoD data if these types of devices are connected to a DoD email system. There is a high risk sensitive data will be exposed to unauthorized personal with access to the device if DoD email was viewed, processed, or stored on the device.
STIG Date
General Mobile Device Policy (Non-Enterprise Activated) Security Technical Implementation Guide 2012-02-08

Details

Check Text ( C-39067r1_chk )
Mobile devices classified as non-enterprise activated are not authorized to access DoD networks or store or process sensitive DoD information.

Interview the IAO and 2-3 users who are using mobile OS devices that are managed by the site, which are not authorized to connect to DoD email systems.

Verify written policy and training material exists (or requirement is listed on a signed user agreement) stating mobile devices must not be used to connect to a DoD email system.

Mark as a finding if written policy or training material does not exist or users are not aware of the requirement.
Fix Text (F-34178r1_fix)
Develop a written policy and training material that states smartphones/tablets classified as non-enterprise activated must not access DoD email systems.