Bluetooth must be turned off unless approved by the organization.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
WN08-MO-000005	WN08-MO-000005	WN08-MO-000005_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. DoD policy and Wireless STIG guidance must be implemented with the use of Bluetooth.

STIG	Date
Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2012-11-21

Details

Check Text ( C-WN08-MO-000005_chk )
Verify the Bluetooth radio is turned off unless approved by the organization. If it is not, this is a finding. If the system does not have Bluetooth, this is not applicable.

Fix Text (F-WN08-MO-000005_fix)
Turn off Bluetooth radios not organizationally approved. Establish an organizational policy for the use of Bluetooth.