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Users must be prompted to authenticate when the system wakes from sleep (plugged in).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-73539 | WN16-CC-000220 | SV-88201r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| 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 (plugged in). |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-09-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-73613r1_chk ) |
|---|
| 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: ACSettingIndex Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1) |
| Fix Text (F-79981r1_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". |