V-220735
SV-220735r958478_rule
Deprecated
CAT II
This rule has been deprecated. Deprecated on 2026-03-05. It is no longer included in the current version of this STIG.
Bluetooth must be turned off when not in use.
From: Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide (V3R4)
Description
<VulnDiscussion>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.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
Check Procedure
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.
CCI Reference
CCI-000381- Created
- 2026-01-14 17:55:45
- Last Updated
- 2026-01-14 17:55:45