MSS: (ScreenSaverGracePeriod) The time in seconds before the screen saver grace period expires (0 recommended)ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:22561 | Date: (C)2015-01-07 (M)2023-07-14 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
The registry value entry ScreenSaverGracePeriod was added to the template file in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\ registry key. The entry appears as MSS: (ScreenSaverGracePeriod) The time in seconds before the screen saver grace period expires (0 recommended) in the SCE.
Windows includes a grace period between when the screen saver is launched and when the console is actually locked automatically when screen saver locking is enabled. This setting is configured to 0 seconds for both of the environments that are discussed in this guide.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options!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 8.1 |