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The system must notify the user when a Bluetooth device attempts to connect.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-72769 WN10-00-000230 SV-87407r1_rule Medium
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
STIG Date
Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2018-04-06

Details

Check Text ( C-72917r1_chk )
This is NA if the system does not have Bluetooth.

Search for "Bluetooth".
View Bluetooth Settings.
Select "More Bluetooth Options"
If "Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect" is not checked, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-79179r1_fix)
Configure Bluetooth to notify users if devices attempt to connect.
View Bluetooth Settings.
Ensure "Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect" is checked.