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Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000279-GPOS-00109
The machine inactivity limit must be set to 15 minutes, locking the system with the screensaver.
The machine inactivity limit must be set to 15 minutes, locking the system with the screensaver.
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The machine inactivity limit must be set to 15 minutes, locking the system with the screensaver.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>Unattended systems are susceptible to unauthorized use and must be locked when unattended. The screen saver must be set at a maximum of 15 minutes and be password protected. This protects critical and sensitive data from exposure to unauthorized personnel with physical access to the computer. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000279-GPOS-00109, SRG-OS-000163-GPOS-00072</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>