WN12-SO-000027 - The 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_2012_and_2012_R2_MS_V3R7_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-6b., CAT|II, CCI|CCI-000366, Rule-ID|SV-225469r569185_rule, STIG-ID|WN12-SO-000027, STIG-Legacy|SV-52867, STIG-Legacy|V-1157, Vuln-ID|V-225469

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 86a073d2aa0f85b304a38f134ebfa0617a49fbf9245cfed87a53ef5604ec884d