Bluetooth must be turned off when not in use.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-220735 | SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049 | WN10-00-000220 | SV-220735r958478_rule | 2025-09-24 | 3 |
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.
ℹ️ Check
This is NA if the system does not have Bluetooth.
Verify the organization has a policy to turn off Bluetooth when not in use and personnel are trained. If it does not, this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
Turn off Bluetooth radios when not in use. Establish an organizational policy for the use of Bluetooth to include training of personnel.