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Password is required on resume from sleep (plugged in).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15706 | 5.225 | SV-25168r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that the user is prompted for a password on resume from sleep (Plugged In). |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-15394r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\0e796bdb-100d-47d6-a2d5-f7d2daa51f51\ Value Name: ACSettingIndex Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-15598r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Power Management -> Sleep Settings “Require a Password When a Computer Wakes (Plugged In)” to “Enabled”. |