Users must be prompted for a password on resume from sleep (on battery).

Overview

Finding IDVersionRule IDIA ControlsSeverity
V-220821WN10-CC-000145SV-220821r1051027_ruleCCI-002038medium
Description
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).
STIGDate
Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide2025-02-25

Details

Check Text (C-220821r1051027_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: DCSettingIndex Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix Text (F-22525r554949_fix)

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".