Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)

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STIG Description
This STIG contains the technical security controls for the operation of a Wireless Keyboard & Mouse in the DoD environment.

Classified	Public	Sensitive
I - Mission Critial Classified	I - Mission Critial Public	I - Mission Critial Sensitive	II - Mission Support Classified	II - Mission Support Public	II - Mission Support Sensitive	III - Administrative Classified	III - Administrative Public	III - Administrative Sensitive

Finding ID	Severity	Title	Description
V-7073	Medium	If infrared wireless mice and keyboards are used on classified or unclassified equipment and networks, the required conditions must be followed.	Wireless mice and keyboard receivers are a open wireless port on a PC, which can be attacked by a hacker. In addition, wireless keyboard transmissions, if not secured, can be compromised when intercepted.