Windows Server 2025 users must be prompted to authenticate when the system wakes from sleep (on battery).
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-278096 | SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227 | WN25-CC-000180 | SV-278096r1180994_rule | 2026-02-20 | 1 |
Description
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 (on battery).
ℹ️ Check
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:
Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\0e796bdb-100d-47d6-a2d5-f7d2daa51f51\
Value Name: DCSettingIndex
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)
✔️ Fix
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Power Management >> Sleep Settings >> Require a password when a computer wakes (on battery) to "Enabled".