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V-203600

CAT II (Medium)

The operating system must provide the capability for users to directly initiate a session lock for all connection types.

Rule ID

SV-203600r982194_rule

STIG

General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide

Version

V3R3

CCIs

CCI-000057

Discussion

A session lock is a temporary action taken when a user stops work and moves away from the immediate physical vicinity of the information system but does not want to log out because of the temporary nature of the absence. The session lock is implemented at the point where session activity can be determined. Rather than be forced to wait for a period of time to expire before the user session can be locked, operating systems need to provide users with the ability to manually invoke a session lock so users may secure their session should the need arise for them to temporarily vacate the immediate physical vicinity.

Check Content

Verify the operating system provides the capability for users to directly initiate a session lock for all connection types. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the operating system to provide the capability for users to directly initiate a session lock for all connection types.