Bluetooth must be turned off when not in use.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-220735	WN10-00-000220	SV-220735r958478_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
Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2025-02-25

Details

Check Text (C-22450r554690_chk)

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 (F-22439r554691_fix)

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