Monterey - Disable Bluetooth When no Approved Device is Connected

Information

The macOS system _MUST_ be configured to disable Bluetooth unless there is an approved device connected.

[IMPORTANT]
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Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) may make the risk-based decision not to disable Bluetooth, so as to maintain necessary functionality, but they are advised to first fully weigh the potential risks posed to their organization.
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Solution

This is implemented by a Configuration Profile.

mobileconfig profile info:

com.apple.ManagedClient.preferences:
com.apple.MCXBluetooth:
DisableBluetooth
True

See Also

https://github.com/usnistgov/macos_security

Item Details

Category: ACCESS CONTROL, SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

References: 800-53|AC-18, 800-53|AC-18(3), 800-53|SC-8, CCE|CCE-91048-9, CCI|CCI-002418

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 4dc61a80a39aeab79ae74d1b020a0620e4c3e9e6f4727118728722e175072bed