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The amount of idle time required before suspending a session will be properly set.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1174 4.028 SV-32313r1_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
Win2k8 R2 Audit 2013-06-10

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-28954r1_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.