Does the FDCC Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) include power management specific settings?
The FDCC Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) does not make any specific recommendation about the power management settings. By default, the Windows Vista utilizes the balanced power settings that will put the system to sleep in 1 hour on AC power and 15 minutes on battery power. It turns off the hard disks 20 minutes on AC power and 10 minutes on battery power. It turns off the display in 20 minutes on AC power and 5 minutes on battery power. Consult your organization’s administrators to determine if these values are compliant with your agency’s policies.
Related Questions
- Is checking FDCC settings 100% automated through Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)? Will manual assessment methods be required?
- Does the FDCC Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) include power management specific settings?
- Does the FDCC Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) apply only to desktop systems?
