IT Policy rule Disable Data Exchange for Mobile Hotspot Mode 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-49136r2_rule IT Policy rule Disable Data Exchange for Mobile Hotspot Mode must be set as required.

Vulnerability discussion

Sensitive DoD data could be exposed since data exchanged between CMDs connected to a hotspot is not encrypted.

Check content

Detailed Policy Requirements: Set IT Policy rule "Disable Data Exchange for Mobile Hotspot Mode" (WLAN 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 "Disable Data Exchange for Mobile Hotspot Mode" has been configured as required.

Fix text

Configure the IT Policy rule Disable Data Exchange for Mobile Hotspot Mode as specified in the "Checks" block.

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