Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-73537 | WN16-CC-000210 | SV-88197r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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A system that does not require authentication when resuming from sleep may provide access to unauthorized users. Authentication must always be required when accessing a system. This setting ensures users are prompted for a password when the system wakes from sleep (on battery). |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-09-05 |
Check Text ( C-73611r1_chk ) |
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If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\0e796bdb-100d-47d6-a2d5-f7d2daa51f51\ Value Name: DCSettingIndex Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1) |
Fix Text (F-79979r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Power Management >> Sleep Settings >> "Require a password when a computer wakes (on battery)" to "Enabled". |