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Amount of idle time required before suspending a session is improperly set.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1174 4.028 SV-25057r1_rule ECSC-1 Low
Description
Administrators should use this setting to control when a computer disconnects an inactive SMB session. If client activity resumes, the session is automatically re-established. This protects critical and sensitive network data from exposure to unauthorized personnel with physical access to the computer.
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2015-06-24

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-5774r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Microsoft Network Server: Amount of idle time required before suspending a session” to ”15” minutes or less.