BES IT Policy rule is configured as required. IT Policy rule “Application Restriction List” (BlackBerry App World policy group) must be set as required.

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

Associated with IA controls: ECWN-1, ECSC-1

SV-39949r3_rule BES IT Policy rule is configured as required. IT Policy rule “Application Restriction List” (BlackBerry App World policy group) must be set as required.

Vulnerability discussion

BlackBerry App World is the public BlackBerry application store where BlackBerry applications can be purchased and then downloaded on the BlackBerry. Most applications are not DoD-approved and may contain malware that could be downloaded on a BlackBerry and transferred to the DoD enclave.

Check content

Note: This check is Not Applicable if an Application White List has been set up on the BES and there are no findings for Application White List checks. Verify there are no findings for checks V-16341/WIR1310-01 and V-22042/WIR1310-02. Detailed Policy Requirements: Access to Web application stores will be blocked. *****For this check, set IT Policy rule “Application Restriction List” (BlackBerry App World policy group) to list all applications the AO has approved for download from BlackBerry App World.. 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 “Application Restriction List” (BlackBerry App World policy group) is set as required. Mark as a finding if not set as required.

Fix text

Configure the Application Restriction List IT Policy rule as specified in the "Checks" block.

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