Information
This policy setting allows you to control the network connectivity state in standby on modern standby-capable systems.
The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.
Rationale:
Disabling this setting ensures that the computer will not be accessible to attackers over a WLAN network while left unattended, plugged in and in a sleep state.
Impact:
Network connectivity in standby (while plugged in) is not guaranteed. This connectivity restriction currently only applies to WLAN networks only, but is subject to change (according to Microsoft).
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration, set the following Device Configuration Policy to Disabled:
To access the Device Configuration Policy from the Intune Home page:
Click Devices
Click Configuration profiles
Click Create profile
Select the platform (Windows 10 and later)
Select the profile (Administrative Templates)
Click Create
Enter a Name
Click Next
Configure the following Setting
Path: Computer Configuration\System\Power Management\Sleep Settings
Setting Name: Allow network connectivity during connected-standby (plugged in)
Configuration: Disabled
Select OK
Continue through the Wizard to complete the creation of the profile (profile assignments, applicability etc.)
Note: More than one configuration setting from each of the Configuration profiles (ex: Administrative Templates, Custom etc.) can be added to each Device Configuration Policy.
Default Value:
Enabled. (Network connectivity will be maintained in standby while plugged in.)