Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-3469 | 3.080 | SV-32344r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
Description |
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If this setting is enabled, then Group Policy settings are not refreshed while a user is currently logged on. This could lead to instances when a user does not have the latest changes to a policy applied and is therefore operating in an insecure context. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-01-22 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-5684r1_fix) |
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Configure the system to require Group Policy background refresh by setting the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Group Policy “Turn Off Background Refresh of Group Policy” to “Disabled”. |