Bluetooth Baseline Requirements Policy

 Bluetooth enabled devices are exploding on the Internet at an astonishing rate.  At the range of connectivity has increased substantially.  Insecure Bluetooth connections can introduce a number of potential serious security issues.  Hence, there is a need for a minimum standard for connecting Bluetooth enable devices.

The purpose of this policy is to provide a minimum baseline standard for connecting Bluetooth enabled devices to the <Company Name> network or <Company Name> owned devices.   The intent of the minimum standard is to ensure sufficient protection Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and confidential <Company Name> data.

This policy applies to any Bluetooth enabled device that is connected to <Company Name> network or owned devices.

4.1 Version

No Bluetooth Device shall be deployed on <Company Name> equipment that does not meet a minimum of Bluetooth v2.1 specifications without written authorization from the Precision Computer Team.  Any Bluetooth equipment purchased prior to this policy must comply with all parts of this policy except the Bluetooth version specifications.

4.2 Pins and Pairing

When pairing your Bluetooth unit to your Bluetooth enabled equipment (i.e. phone, laptop, etc.), ensure that you are not in a public area where you PIN can be compromised.

If your Bluetooth enabled equipment asks for you to enter your pin after you have initially paired it, you must refuse the pairing request and report it to Precision Computer, through your Help Desk, immediately.