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Check: WN10-00-000220

Microsoft Windows 10 STIG: WN10-00-000220 (in versions v2 r9 through v1 r9)

Title

Bluetooth must be turned off when not in use. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

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.

Check Content

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 Text

Turn off Bluetooth radios when not in use. Establish an organizational policy for the use of Bluetooth to include training of personnel.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-220735r569187_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-220735

Group Title: SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000381	The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
CM-7	Least Functionality