Windows Server 2019 users must be prompted to authenticate when the system wakes from sleep (plugged in).
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
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| medium | V-205868 | SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227 | WN19-CC-000190 | SV-205868r991589_rule | 2025-02-25 | 3 |
| Description |
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| 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). |
| ℹ️ Check |
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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: ACSettingIndex Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1) |
| ✔️ 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 (plugged in)" to "Enabled". |