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Bluetooth must be turned off when not in use.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN08-MO-000006 | WN08-MO-000006 | WN08-MO-000006_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 |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-11-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN08-MO-000006_chk ) |
|---|
| 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. If the system does not have Bluetooth, this is not applicable. |
| Fix Text (F-WN08-MO-000006_fix) |
|---|
| Turn off Bluetooth radios when not in use. Establish an organizational policy for the use of Bluetooth. |