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Global Positioning System (GPS) must be disabled unless required and approved by the organization.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN08-MO-000011 | WN08-MO-000011 | WN08-MO-000011_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| GPS may provide sensitive location information through various applications and embedded meta-data. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-11-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN08-MO-000011_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify GPS is turned off unless approved by the organization. View status in device manager or GPS management application. If GPS is not approved or disabled, this is a finding. If the system does not have GPS, this is not applicable. |
| Fix Text (F-WN08-MO-000011_fix) |
|---|
| Disable GPS not organizationally approved in device manager. |