Checklist Summary:

The BlackBerry Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and associated documents e.g., BlackBerry Overview, BlackBerry Configuration Tables, BlackBerry Handheld STIG, and BlackBerry Enterprise Server STIG), provide security policy and configuration requirements for the use of BlackBerry wireless email in the Department of Defense (DoD). Guidance in these documents applies to all BlackBerry systems, including BlackBerry handheld devices and BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES). This STIG provides security requirements for BES 5.0.4 and BlackBerry OS 5-7.x.

Checklist Role:

• Enterprise Email Server
• Desktop or Mobile Client

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.letterkenny.FSO.mbx.stig-customer-support-mailbox@mail.mil.

Sponsor:

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Licensing:

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NIST checklist record last modified on 05/09/2013