BES IT Policy rule must be configured as required. IT Policy rule Allow Application Download Services (Browser policy group) must be set as required.

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

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-21884r4_rule BES IT Policy rule must be configured as required. IT Policy rule Allow Application Download Services (Browser policy group) must be set as required.

Vulnerability discussion

Disables and removes icons placed on the BlackBerry by carriers (e.g., Verizon Wireless, AT&T, etc.) that are used to connect to carriers’ web sites where applications are sold. Unapproved applications can cause security issues to the DoD BlackBerry system.

Check content

Detailed Policy Requirements: The use of Application Download Services will be blocked. *****For this check, set IT Policy rule "Allow Application Download Services" (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 Application Download Services" (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

Lavender hyperlinks in small type off to the right (of CSS class id, if you view the page source) point to globally unique URIs for each document and item. Copy the link location and paste anywhere you need to talk unambiguously about these things.

You can obtain data about documents and items in other formats. Simply provide an HTTP header Accept: text/turtle or Accept: application/rdf+xml.