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The Smart Card removal option must be configured to Force Logoff or Lock Workstation.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1157 WN08-SO-000027 SV-48051r2_rule Medium
Description
Unattended systems are susceptible to unauthorized use and must be locked. Configuring a system to lock when a smart card is removed will ensure the system is inaccessible when unattended.
STIG Date
Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-12-19

Details

Check Text ( C-44790r3_chk )
Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in. (See "Performing Analysis with the Security Configuration and Analysis Snap-in" in the STIG Overview document.)
Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view.
Navigate to Local Policies >> Security Options.

If the value for "Interactive logon: Smart card removal behavior" is not set to "Lock Workstation" or "Force Logoff", this is a finding.

The policy referenced configures the following registry value:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\

Value Name: SCRemoveOption

Value Type: REG_SZ
Value: 1 (Lock Workstation) or 2 (Force Logoff)

This can be left not configured or set to "No action" on workstations with the following conditions. This must be documented with the ISSO.
-The setting cannot be configured due to mission needs, or because it interferes with applications.
-Policy must be in place that users manually lock workstations when leaving them unattended.
-The screen saver is properly configured to lock as required.
Fix Text (F-41189r2_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Interactive logon: Smart card removal behavior" to "Lock Workstation" or "Force Logoff".