The user will be prompted for a password on resume from sleep (Plugged In). (Applicable on 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 When Plugged In

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-32428r1_rule The user will be prompted for a password on resume from sleep (Plugged In). (Applicable on Server 2008 R2 if the system is configured to sleep.)

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

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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”.

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