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


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1174 4.028 SV-25057r2_rule Low
Description
Open sessions can increase the avenues of attack on a system. This setting is used 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 2017-04-28

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-66905r1_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 session" to "15" minutes or less.