Title

BlackBerry OS 10.3 must implement the management setting: disable Voice Dictation in Work Applications. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Voice Dictation in Work Applications uses a cloud based services to provide dictation support. Sensitive DoD data could be at risk of exposures if this service is enabled. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1 #45

Check Content

Review BlackBerry OS 10.3 configuration settings to determine if the BlackBerry implements the management setting: disable Voice Dictation in Work Applications. This procedure is performed on only on the BES console Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, then the Implementation procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review. On the BES 12, do the following: 1. Log into the BES 12 console and select the "POLICIES AND PROFILES” tab at the top of the screen. 2. Expand the “IT policies” tab on the left pane. 3. Select and open each IT policy assigned to users in turn. 4. After opening the policy, select the “Settings” and “BlackBerry” tabs. 5. Scroll down to the “Security and Privacy” group of IT policy rules. 6. Verify "Allow voice dictation in work apps" is not selected. If the BES IT Policy rule "Allow voice dictation in work apps" is selected, this is a finding. Note: Procedures above are for BES 12 only. BES 10 procedures may be slightly different.

Fix Text

On the BES 12, do the following: 1. Log into the BES 12 console and select the "POLICIES AND PROFILES” tab at the top of the screen. 2. Expand the “IT policies” tab on the left pane. 3. Select and open each IT policy assigned to users in turn. 4. After opening the policy, select the “Settings” and “BlackBerry” tabs. 5. Click the pencil icon (upper right corner) to edit the IT Policy. 6. Scroll down to the “Security and Privacy” group of IT policy rules. 7. Unselect the check box next to the IT Policy "Allow voice dictation in work apps". 8. Click "Save". Note: Procedures above are for BES 12 only. BES 10 procedures may be slightly different.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-80243r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-65753

Group Title: PP-MDF-991000

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