Title

BES IT Policy rule must be configured as required. IT Policy rule Allow Application Download Services (Browser policy group) must be set as required. (Cat III impact)

Discussion

Disables and removes icons placed on the BlackBerry by carriers (e.g., Verizon Wireless, AT, etc.) that are used to connect to carriers’ web sites where applications are sold. Unapproved applications can cause security issues to the DoD BlackBerry system.

Check Content

Detailed Policy Requirements: The use of Application Download Services will be blocked. *****For this check, set IT Policy rule "Allow Application Download Services" (Browser policy group) to "No". 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 IT Policy rule "Allow Application Download Services" (Browser policy group) is set as required. If not set as required, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the IT Policy rule as specified in the "Checks" block.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-21884r4_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-19738

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Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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