Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-73645 | WN16-SO-000140 | SV-88309r2_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Unattended systems are susceptible to unauthorized use and should be locked when unattended. The screen saver should be set at a maximum of 15 minutes and be password protected. This protects critical and sensitive data from exposure to unauthorized personnel with physical access to the computer. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-03-13 |
Check Text ( C-73727r2_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\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\ Value Name: InactivityTimeoutSecs Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000384 (900) (or less, excluding "0" which is effectively disabled) |
Fix Text (F-80095r2_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Interactive logon: Machine inactivity limit" to "900" seconds or less, excluding "0" which is effectively disabled. |