Title

BES IT Policy rule is configured as required. IT Policy rule Public Channel Downloads (BlackBerry App World policy group) must be set as required. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

BlackBerry App World is the public BlackBerry application store where BlackBerry applications can be purchased and then downloaded on the BlackBerry. Most applications are not DoD approved and may contain malware that could be downloaded on a BlackBerry and transferred to the DoD enclave.

Check Content

Detailed Policy Requirements: Access to Web application stores will be blocked. *****For this check, set IT Policy rule “Public Channel Downloads” (BlackBerry App World policy group) to “Disallow”. 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 “Public Channel Downloads” (BlackBerry App World policy group) is set as required. Mark as a finding if not set as required.

Fix Text

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

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-49140r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-37378

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Expert Comments

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