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.