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Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000185-GPOS-00079
Windows 11 nonpersistent VM sessions must not exceed 24 hours.
Windows 11 nonpersistent VM sessions must not exceed 24 hours.
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Windows 11 nonpersistent VM sessions must not exceed 24 hours.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>For virtual desktop implementations (VDIs) where the virtual desktop instance is deleted or refreshed upon logoff, the organization must enforce that sessions be terminated within 24 hours. This would ensure any data stored on the VM that is not encrypted or covered by Credential Guard is deleted.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>