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Bluetooth must be turned off unless approved by the organization.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-220734 WN10-00-000210 SV-220734r569187_rule Medium
Description
If not configured properly, Bluetooth may allow rogue devices to communicate with a system. If a rogue device is paired with a system, there is potential for sensitive information to be compromised.
STIG Date
Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2023-04-26

Details

Check Text ( C-22449r554687_chk )
This is NA if the system does not have Bluetooth.

Verify the Bluetooth radio is turned off unless approved by the organization. If it is not, this is a finding.

Approval must be documented with the ISSO.
Fix Text (F-22438r554688_fix)
Turn off Bluetooth radios not organizationally approved. Establish an organizational policy for the use of Bluetooth.