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Assessment Title
Rule Text
Google Android 16 must be configured to enable authentication of personal hotspot connections to the device using a preshared key.
Description
Discussion Text
If no authentication is required to establish personal hotspot connections (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), an adversary may be able to use that device to perform attacks on other devices or networks without detection. A sophisticated adversary may also be able to exploit unknown system vulnerabilities to access information and computing resources on the device. Requiring authentication to establish personal hotspot connections mitigates this risk.
Application note: If hotspot functionality is permitted, it must be authenticated via a preshared key. There is no requirement to enable hotspot functionality, and it is recommended this functionality be disabled by default.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #41
Application note: If hotspot functionality is permitted, it must be authenticated via a preshared key. There is no requirement to enable hotspot functionality, and it is recommended this functionality be disabled by default.
SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #41
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