V-276871

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

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

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

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

COBO:

1. Find "User Restrictions" and select "Set User Restrictions".
2. Scroll down to "Disallow Wi-Fi Direct" and verify that it is set to "ON".

COPE:

1. Find "User Restrictions on Parent" and select "Set User Restrictions".
2. Scroll down to "Disallow Wi-Fi Direct" and verify that it is set to "ON".

On the Google 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 Google Android device a Wi-Fi Direct device is listed that can be connected to, this is a finding.