Windows Server 2019 users must be prompted to authenticate when the system wakes from sleep (plugged in).
An XCCDF Rule
Description
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 (plugged in).
- ID
- SV-205868r991589_rule
- Version
- WN19-CC-000190
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
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".