Bluetooth must be turned off unless approved by the organization.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-220734	WN10-00-000210	SV-220734r958478_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
Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2024-11-25

Details

Check Text (C-22449r554687_chk)

This is NA if the system does not have Bluetooth.

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 ISSO.

Fix Text (F-22438r554688_fix)

Turn off Bluetooth radios not organizationally approved. Establish an organizational policy for the use of Bluetooth.