CIS Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise Release 1909 Benchmark

Remediation:

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 1 minute :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Session Time Limits\Set time limit for disconnected sessions

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Disconnected Remote Desktop sessions are deleted from the server after 1 minute. Note that disconnected session time limits do not apply to console sessions.

Default Value:

Disabled. (Disconnected Remote Desktop sessions are maintained for an unlimited time on the server.)

References:

1. CCE-35599-0

CIS Controls:

Version 6

16.5 Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

Version 7

16.11 LockWorkstation Sessions After Inactivity Automatically lockworkstation sessions after a standard period of inactivity.

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