WN11-SO-000095 - 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_11_V2R2_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-6b., CAT|II, CCI|CCI-000366, Rule-ID|SV-253448r991589_rule, STIG-ID|WN11-SO-000095, Vuln-ID|V-253448

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 150526d1a7d8dc349cc869ea2274e39d9f9a1f83f9476d20137318b7d1643588