Power Mgmt – Password Wake on Battery

From Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Power Mgmt – Password Wake on Battery

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-16644r1_rule Power Mgmt – Password Wake on Battery

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This check verifies that the user is prompted for a password on resume from sleep (on battery).

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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”.

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