Bluetooth must be turned off unless approved by the organization.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-253291 | WN11-00-000210 | SV-253291r958478_rule | CCI-000381 | 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 | |||
| Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-05-15 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-253291r958478_chk)
This is NA if the system does not have Bluetooth.
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.
Fix Text (F-56694r828956_fix)
Turn off Bluetooth radios not organizationally approved. Establish an organizational policy for the use of Bluetooth.