Bluetooth must be turned off unless approved by the organization.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-253291	WN11-00-000210	SV-253291r958478_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 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2024-09-12

Details

Check Text (C-56744r828955_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-56694r828956_fix)

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