The user must be prompted for a password on resume from sleep (plugged in).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-220822 | WN10-CC-000150 | SV-220822r1051028_rule | CCI-002038 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| Authentication must always be required when accessing a system. This setting ensures the user is prompted for a password on resume from sleep (plugged in). | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-02-25 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-220822r1051028_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
Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
Fix Text (F-22526r554952_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".