WN19-SO-000150 - Windows Server 2019 Smart Card removal option must be configured to Force Logoff or Lock Workstation.

Information

Unattended systems are susceptible to unauthorized use and must be locked. Configuring a system to lock when a smart card is removed will ensure the system is inaccessible when unattended.

Solution

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> 'Interactive logon: Smart card removal behavior' to 'Lock Workstation' or 'Force Logoff'.

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_MS_Windows_Server_2019_V3R4_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-6b., CAT|II, CCI|CCI-000366, Rule-ID|SV-205912r991589_rule, STIG-ID|WN19-SO-000150, STIG-Legacy|SV-103375, STIG-Legacy|V-93287, Vuln-ID|V-205912

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 69def5f2bdb52e0ec841e58a8935f4876b58b5a468cd7ce90f1d6c6db8e86b3d