BES IT Policy rule must be configured as required. IT Policy rule “Verify BlackBerry MDS Integration Service Certificate” (BlackBerry MDS Integration Service 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-21885r4_rule BES IT Policy rule must be configured as required. IT Policy rule “Verify BlackBerry MDS Integration Service Certificate” (BlackBerry MDS Integration Service policy group) must be set as required.

Vulnerability discussion

Un-authenticated connection will be made between the BlackBerry and the BES MDS Integration Service, which could degrade security in the enclave.

Check content

Detailed Policy Requirements: Only trusted connections will be allowed between the BlackBerry and the BlackBerry MDS Integration Service. *****For this check, set IT Policy rule "Verify BlackBerry MDS Integration Service Certificate" (BlackBerry MDS Integration Service policy group) to "Yes". 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 "Verify BlackBerry MDS Integration Service Certificate" (BlackBerry MDS Integration Service 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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