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Bluetooth must be turned off unless approved by the organization.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-36757 WN08-MO-000005 SV-48432r2_rule ECWN-1 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 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2015-06-16

Details

Check Text ( C-45101r1_chk )
Verify the Bluetooth radio is turned off unless approved by the organization. If it is not, this is a finding.

Approval must be documented with the IAO.

If the system does not have Bluetooth, this is not applicable.
Fix Text (F-41563r1_fix)
Turn off Bluetooth radios not organizationally approved. Establish an organizational policy for the use of Bluetooth.