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The user must be prompted for a password on resume from sleep (plugged in).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15706 | WN08-CC-000055 | SV-48245r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Authentication must always be required when accessing a system. This setting ensures the user is prompted for a password on resume from sleep (plugged in). |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-03-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-41381r1_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". |