Checklist Summary:

The BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 5.x Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) provides security policy and configuration requirements for the use of BlackBerry BES 5.x in the Department of Defense (DoD). This document is to be used in conjunction with the BlackBerry OS7 STIG for the application of security controls and policies to DoD BlackBerry implementations.

Checklist Role:

• Database Management System

Known Issues:

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Target Audience:

This document is a requirement for all DoD-administered systems and all systems connected to DoD networks. These requirements are designed to assist Information Assurance Managers (IAMs), Information Assurance Officers (IAOs), and System Administrators (SAs) with configuring and maintaining security controls. This guidance supports DoD system design, development, implementation, certification, and accreditation efforts.

Target Operational Environment:

• Managed
• Specialized Security-Limited Functionality (SSLF)

Testing Information:

BlackBerry virus protection features have been tested by National Security Agency (NSA) and DISA and were approved by the Defense Information System Network (DISN) Security Accreditation Working Group (DSAWG) in 2006 as meeting DoD security requirements when the initial release of this Checklist was approved.

Regulatory Compliance:

DoD Directive (DoDD) 8500.1

Comments/Warnings/Miscellaneous:

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Disclaimer:

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Product Support:

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Point of Contact:

Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via email to the following address: disa.stig_spt@mail.mil.

Sponsor:

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Licensing:

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Change History:

Moved to FINAL - 03/30/2018
Archived per DISA - 5/29/2018

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NIST checklist record last modified on 05/29/2018