TMA-ANDROID-1.5
Ensure 'Power button instantly locks' is set to 'Enabled'
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Description
Pressing the power button should lock the device instantly. The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.
How it is checked
Audit method: Manual review
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Follow the below steps and verify that Power button instantly locks is Enabled: phone's Settings app > Security > Gear icon next to Screen lock > Verify that Power button instantly locks is Enabled.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Follow the below steps to enable the Power button instantly locks setting: phone's Settings app > Security > Gear icon next to Screen lock > Toggle Power button instantly locks setting to ON position.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- androiddevice-settings
- Reference
- CIS Google Android Benchmark v1.6.0 - 1.5 Ensure 'Power button instantly locks' is set to 'Enabled'