MSS: (ScreenSaverGracePeriod) The time in seconds before the screen saver grace period expires (0 recommended)ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:35055 | Date: (C)2016-06-10 (M)2023-12-13 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
MSS: (ScreenSaverGracePeriod) The time in seconds before the screen saver grace period expires (0 recommended)
Counter Measure:
Configure the MSS: (ScreenSaverGracePeriod) The time in seconds before the screen saver grace period expires (0 recommended) entry to a value of 0.
The possible values for this registry entry are:
? 0 to 255. The default value is 5 seconds.
In the SCE UI, the value for this entry appears as a text entry box:
? A user-defined number
? Not Defined
Potential Impact:
Users will have to enter their passwords to resume their console sessions as soon as the screen saver activates.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (ScreenSaverGracePeriod) The time in seconds before the screen saver grace period expires (0 recommended)
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon!ScreenSaverGracePeriod
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 10 |