V-38740

Discussion

DoD can perform due diligence on sources of software to mitigate the risk that malicious software is introduced to those sources. Therefore, if software is downloaded from a DoD approved source, then it is less likely to be malicious than if it is downloaded from an unapproved source. To prevent access to unapproved sources, the operating system in most cases can be configured to disable user access to public application stores. However, in some cases, DoD may approve downloads directly from the OS vendor.

Check Content

On BlackBerry Device Service:
1. In the BlackBerry Administration Service, on the BlackBerry solution management menu, expand "Software -> Applications".
2. Click "Manage applications".
3. Review the applications listed under "BlackBerry World Applications". If any applications are listed, this is a finding.