AC-11: Device Lock

NIST Baseline:  Moderate 

TAMUS Required By:  02/01/2024 

Review Date:  08/27/2024 

  • The information resource owner, or designee, shall: 
    • Prevent access to an information resource by initiating a session/device lock after no more than 15 minutes of inactivity or upon receiving a request from a user. 
      • Session/device locks will conceal information previously visible on the display with a publicly viewable image and/or screensaver. 
    • Retain the session/device lock until the user re-establishes access using established identification and authentication procedures. 

References/Additional Resources

None.  See any applicable internal procedures.