Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide

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Severity

Version

V1 · R23

CurrentPublished Wed Jun 17 2020

Bluetooth must be turned off unless approved by the organization.

Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Assessment Title

Rule Text

Bluetooth must be turned off unless approved by the organization.

Description

Discussion Text

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.

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Objective

V-36757

Rule

SV-48432r3_rule

Severity

medium

Rule Version

WN08-MO-000005

Documentable

false

IA Controls

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5

Assessment Procedure

Check Text

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.

If the system does not have Bluetooth, this is not applicable.

Implementation Procedure

Fix Text

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

STIG check 316 of 378 in the Windows 8/8.1 STIG checklist

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