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The screen saver must be password protected.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-36657 | WN08-UC-000003 | SV-48274r2_rule | PESL-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Unattended systems are susceptible to unauthorized use and must be locked when unattended. Enabling a password protected screen saver to engage after a specified period of time helps protects critical and sensitive data from exposure to unauthorized personnel with physical access to the computer. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-05-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-44952r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop\ Value Name: ScreenSaverIsSecure Type: REG_SZ Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-41409r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Control Panel -> Personalization -> "Password protect the screen saver" to "Enabled". |