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Bluetooth must be turned off when not in use.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-220735 | WN10-00-000220 | SV-220735r569187_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 | 2024-02-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-22450r554690_chk ) |
|---|
| This is NA if the system does not have Bluetooth. Verify the organization has a policy to turn off Bluetooth when not in use and personnel are trained. If it does not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-22439r554691_fix) |
|---|
| Turn off Bluetooth radios when not in use. Establish an organizational policy for the use of Bluetooth to include training of personnel. |