Users must be prompted for a password on resume from sleep (on battery).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-253380 | WN11-CC-000145 | SV-253380r829224_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Authentication must always be required when accessing a system. This setting ensures the user is prompted for a password on resume from sleep (on battery). |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-06-24 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-56833r829222_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 Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-56783r829223_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". |