Detections
Analytics
WN25-SO-000120 - Windows Server 2025 machine inactivity limit must be set to 15 minutes or less, locking the system with the screen saver.
Information
Unattended systems are susceptible to unauthorized use and must be locked when unattended. The screen saver must 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
Solution
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> Interactive logon: Machine inactivity limit to '900' seconds or less, excluding '0', which is effectively disabled.See Also
https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_MS_Windows_Server_2025_V1R3_STIG.zip
Item Details
Audit Name: DISA Microsoft Windows Server 2025 STIG v1r3
Category: ACCESS CONTROL
References: 800-53|AC-11(1), 800-53|AC-11a., 800-53|AC-11b., CAT|II, CCI|CCI-000056, CCI|CCI-000057, CCI|CCI-000060, Rule-ID|SV-278206r1181324_rule, STIG-ID|WN25-SO-000120, Vuln-ID|V-278206
Plugin: Windows
Control ID: 18773c0ffa12f87102de2317dc5a67cedde81304163fd02bad94a09ded360d3d