Padgette, J.
, Bahr, J.
, Batra, M.
, Holtmann, M.
, Smithbey, R.
, Chen, L.
and Scarfone, K.
(2017),
Guide to Bluetooth Security, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-121r2
(Accessed April 25, 2024)
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Guide to Bluetooth Security
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Author(s)
John Padgette, John Bahr, Mayank Batra, Marcel Holtmann, Rhonda Smithbey, , Karen Scarfone
Abstract
Bluetooth wireless technology is an open standard for short-range radio frequency communication used primarily to establish wireless personal area networks (WPANs), and has been integrated into many types of business and consumer devices. This publication provides information on the security capabilities of Bluetooth and gives recommendations to organizations employing Bluetooth wireless technologies on securing them effectively. The Bluetooth versions within the scope of this publication are versions 1.1, 1.2, 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR), 2.1 + EDR, 3.0 + High Speed (HS), 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2. Versions 4.0 and later support the low energy feature of Bluetooth. [Supersedes SP 800-121 Rev. 1 (June 2012): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript- publication-search.cfm?pub_id=911133]Citation
Special Publication (NIST SP) - 800-121 Rev 2
Report Number
800-121 Rev 2
NIST Pub Series
Pub Type
NIST Pubs
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Keywords
Bluetooth, information security, network security, wireless networking, wireless personal area networks
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Created May 7, 2017, Updated October 12, 2021