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V-274314

CAT II (Medium)

Honeywell Android 13 must be configured to disable ad hoc wireless client-to-client connection capability.

Rule ID

SV-274314r1100448_rule

STIG

Honeywell Android 13 COBO Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R1

CCIs

CCI-002536

Discussion

Ad hoc wireless client-to-client connections allow mobile devices to communicate with each other directly, circumventing network security policies and making the traffic invisible. This could allow the exposure of sensitive DOD data and increase the risk of downloading and installing malware on the DOD mobile device. SFR ID: FMT_SMF_EXT.1.1/WLAN

Check Content

Review the configuration to determine if the Honeywell Android devices are disallowing Wi-Fi Direct.

This validation procedure is performed on both the management tool and the Honeywell Android 13 device.

On the management tool, in the user restrictions, verify that "Wi-Fi Direct" has been set to "Disallow".

On the Honeywell Android device:

1. Open Settings >> Connections >> Wi-Fi.
2. From the hamburger menu, select Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Verify that Wi-Fi Direct cannot be selected.

If on the management tool "Wi-Fi Direct" is not set to "Disallow", or on the Honeywell Android device a Wi-Fi direct device is listed that can be connected to, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the Honeywell Android devices to disallow Wi-Fi Direct.

On the management tool, in the user restrictions, set "Wi-Fi Direct" to "Disallow".

Wi-Fi Direct connections and pairing between devices will become unavailable.