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The system must be configured to have password protection take effect within a limited time frame when the screen saver becomes active.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4442 | WN08-SO-000046 | SV-48128r1_rule | PESL-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Allowing more than several seconds makes the computer vulnerable to a potential attack from someone walking up to the console to attempt to log onto the system before the lock takes effect. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-09-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-41265r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "MSS: (ScreenSaverGracePeriod) The time in seconds before the screen saver grace period expires (0 recommended)" to "5" or less. |