STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 9 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Windows Server 2022 Smart Card removal option must be configured to Force Logoff or Lock Workstation.

DISA Rule

SV-254459r991589_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-254459

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

WN22-SO-000150

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> Interactive logon: Smart card removal behavior to "Lock Workstation" or "Force Logoff".

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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\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\

Value Name: scremoveoption

Value Type: REG_SZ
Value: 1 (Lock Workstation) or 2 (Force Logoff)

If configuring this on servers causes issues, such as terminating users' remote sessions, and the organization has a policy in place that any other sessions on the servers, such as administrative console logons, are manually locked or logged off when unattended or not in use, this would be acceptable. This must be documented with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO).

Vulnerability Number

V-254459

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN22-SO-000150

Severity Override Guidance

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\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\

Value Name: scremoveoption

Value Type: REG_SZ
Value: 1 (Lock Workstation) or 2 (Force Logoff)

If configuring this on servers causes issues, such as terminating users' remote sessions, and the organization has a policy in place that any other sessions on the servers, such as administrative console logons, are manually locked or logged off when unattended or not in use, this would be acceptable. This must be documented with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO).

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Target Key

5485