Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-36690 | WN08-CC-000056 | SV-48313r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
Description |
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Turning off an inactive display supports energy saving initiatives. It may also extend availability on systems running on a battery. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Check Text ( C-44987r1_chk ) |
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If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\3C0BC021-C8A8-4E07-A973-6B14CBCB2B7E\ Value Name: DCSettingIndex Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x000004b0 (1200) or less If an organization has an operational requirement to keep displays active, this would not be a finding. |
Fix Text (F-41446r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Power Management -> Video and Display Settings -> "Turn Off the Display (On Battery)" to "Enabled" with "1200" seconds or less. |