Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide

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Version

V2 · R10

CurrentPublished Wed Jan 15 2025

Users must be prompted to authenticate when the system wakes from sleep (plugged in).

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Assessment Title

Rule Text

Users must be prompted to authenticate when the system wakes from sleep (plugged in).

Description

Discussion Text

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).

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Objective

V-224930

Rule

SV-224930r991589_rule

Severity

medium

Rule Version

WN16-CC-000220

Documentable

false

IA Controls

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5

Assessment Procedure

Check Text

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)

Implementation Procedure

Fix Text

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".

STIG check 111 of 273 in the Microsoft Windows Server 2016 STIG checklist

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