Title

Wireless email device users must not install or remove applications and/or software on their handheld device unless under the direction and supervision of an authorized system administrator. IT Policy rule “Show Application Loader” (Desktop-Only policy group) must be is set as required. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

The wireless email server can be configured to prevent users from installing or removing applications. These configuration settings must be set at the enterprise level to prevent users from downloading, using desktop software, unauthorized software, or harmful code.

Check Content

Detailed Policy Requirements: ***** For this check, set IT Policy rule "Show Application Loader" (Desktop-Only 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 "Show Application Loader" (Desktop-Only 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-15096r4_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-14478

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Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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