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Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000028-GPOS-00009
Windows Server 2019 machine inactivity limit must be set to 15 minutes or less, locking the system with the screen saver.
Windows Server 2019 machine inactivity limit must be set to 15 minutes or less, locking the system with the screen saver.
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Windows Server 2019 machine inactivity limit must be set to 15 minutes or less, locking the system with the screen saver.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>Unattended systems are susceptible to unauthorized use and should be locked when unattended. The screen saver should 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-000028-GPOS-00009, SRG-OS-000029-GPOS-00010, SRG-OS-000031-GPOS-00012</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>