Title

IT Policy rule Password Required for Application Download (Security policy group) must be set as required. (Cat III impact)

Discussion

Malware or unauthorized applications could be downloaded inadvertently by user if control not set.

Check Content

Detailed Policy Requirements: Users must be required to enter their BlackBerry password prior to the download of applications. *****For this check, set IT Policy rule "Password Required for Application Download" (Security 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 IT Policy rule "Password Required for Application Download" (Security 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-21872r4_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-19731

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Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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