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Built-in microphones must be disabled on mobile devices unless required and approved by the organization.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-36765 WN08-MO-000010 SV-48442r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
Microphones can capture audio of sensitive information. There is also a potential for remote access, and microphones must be turned off unless approved by local policy.
STIG Date
Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-01-07

Details

Check Text ( C-45106r1_chk )
Verify microphones are turned off unless approved by the organization. View status in device manager.
If built-in microphones are not approved by local policy or disabled, this is a finding.

If the system does not have built-in microphones, this is not applicable.
Fix Text (F-41569r1_fix)
Disable microphones in device manager if not organizationally approved.