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V-220736

CAT II (Medium)

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

Rule ID

SV-220736r569187_rule

STIG

Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R9

CCIs

CCI-000366

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

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This is NA if the system does not have Bluetooth, or if Bluetooth is turned off per the organizations policy.

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

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.