The smartphone Bluetooth radio must be disabled if not authorized for use.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-25019	WIR-MOS-iOS-040-01	SV-34930r1_rule	ECWN-1	Medium

Description
The Bluetooth radio can be used by a hacker to connect to the iOS device without the knowledge of the user. Sensitive DoD data could be exposed and the hacker could use the device to attack the enclave.

STIG	Date
Apple iOS 4 (Good Mobility Suite) Interim Security Configuration Guide (ISCG)	2011-11-07

Details

Check Text ( C-31220r1_chk )
On a sample of site-managed iOS devices (pick 3-4 random devices), check that the Bluetooth radio is turned off. -Have the user log into the device. -Go to Settings > General > Bluetooth. -Verify the Bluetooth radio is off. Mark as a finding if configuration is not set as required.

Fix Text (F-27690r1_fix)
Configure the mobile OS device Bluetooth radio as required.