Title

BlackBerry devices must be protected by authenticated login procedures to unlock the device. Either CAC or Password authentication is required. IT Policy rule “Minimum Password Length” (Device Only policy group) must be set as required. (Cat I impact)

Discussion

Authenticated device unlock is a key security control for the BlackBerry system to restrict access to DoD data by unauthorized individuals.

Check Content

Detailed Policy Requirements: See Check WIR1400-01 (V0003545 ) for detailed policy requirements. *****For this check, Set IT Policy rule "Minimum Password Length" (Device Only policy group) to 6 or more. If CAC authentication is used, set to 6, 7, or 8 (it is recommended that the password length equal the CAC PIN length). 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). Interview the ISSO and administrator. Verify CAC authentication or PIN authentication is used. Determine if software certificates are used on the BlackBerry. *****Verify IT Policy rule "Password Required" (Device 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-21144r5_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-19234

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Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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