1.112 WN22-CC-000190

Information

Windows Server 2022 users must be prompted to authenticate when the system wakes from sleep (plugged in).

GROUP ID: V-254350
RULE ID: SV-254350r991589

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).

Solution

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'

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/22357