WN22-CC-000180 Windows Server 2022 users must be prompted to authenticate when the system wakes from sleep (on battery).
All changes in this version
Maps to CM-6 via CCI-000366
Title
Windows Server 2022 users must be prompted to authenticate when the system wakes from sleep (on battery).
Control
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: DCSettingIndex Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1)
Discussion
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 (on battery).
Related controls
CCI-000366
Fix
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".