All Internet browsers must be disabled and removed from the BlackBerry device except for the BlackBerry internet browser. IT Policy rule Allow IBS Browser (Browser policy group) is set as required.

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

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-21254r4_rule All Internet browsers must be disabled and removed from the BlackBerry device except for the BlackBerry internet browser. IT Policy rule Allow IBS Browser (Browser policy group) is set as required.

Vulnerability discussion

The BlackBerry Browser forces all Internet browsing to go through the site Internet gateway, which provides additional security over the carrier's browser.

Check content

Detailed Policy Requirements: *****For this check, set IT Policy rule "Allow IBS Browser" (Browser policy group) to "No". 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 "Allow IBS Browser" (Browser 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.

Pro Tips

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