Title

IT Policy rule Disable Data Exchange for Mobile Hotspot Mode must be set as required. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Sensitive DoD data could be exposed since data exchanged between CMDs connected to a hotspot is not encrypted.

Check Content

Detailed Policy Requirements: Set IT Policy rule "Disable Data Exchange for Mobile Hotspot Mode" (WLAN policy group) to "Yes". Check procedures: This is a BES IT Policy check. Recommend all checks related to BES IT policies be reviewed using the procedure in Check WIR1400-01 (V0003545). Verify "Disable Data Exchange for Mobile Hotspot Mode" has been configured as required.

Fix Text

Configure the IT Policy rule Disable Data Exchange for Mobile Hotspot Mode as specified in the "Checks" block.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-49136r2_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-37374

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Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.