BlackBerry devices must be protected by authenticated login procedures to unlock the device. IT Policy rule “Set Password Timeout” (Password policy group) must be set as required.

From BlackBerry Enterprise Server (version 5.x), Part 3 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Authenticated login procedures -06

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-21148r4_rule BlackBerry devices must be protected by authenticated login procedures to unlock the device. IT Policy rule “Set Password Timeout” (Password policy group) must be set as required.

Vulnerability 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 "Set Password Timeout" (Password policy group) to "15". 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 "Set Password Timeout" (Password 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.

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