Users will be prompted for a password on resume from sleep (on battery). (Applicable to Server 2008 R2 if the system is configured to sleep.)

From Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Power Mgmt – Password Wake on Battery

Associated with: CCI-002038

SV-32427r1_rule Users will be prompted for a password on resume from sleep (on battery). (Applicable to Server 2008 R2 if the system is configured to sleep.)

Vulnerability discussion

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

Check content

If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\0e796bdb-100d-47d6-a2d5-f7d2daa51f51\ Value Name: DCSettingIndex Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 Applicable on Server 2008 R2 if the system is configured to sleep.

Fix text

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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