How to configure and resolve Sprinto workflow check for auto session timeout

Workflow Check: Configure Session Timeout & Limit for Critical Systems

The following workflow check helps you enforce auto session timeout configuration on all critical systems. By defining a timeout limit for any critical system, inactive user sessions exceeding the limit will be automatically timed out.

Purpose of the Check

Enabling this check ensures that all critical systems follow the auto timeout of inactive user sessions, thereby enhancing the security and integrity of these systems. Sprinto also collects evidence uploaded against this check for compliance auditing within the data security framework.

How to Configure and Resolve the Check

Note: This Sprinto check operates periodically, according to the defined frequency, once configured.

Configuring the Check

  1. Log in to the Sprinto Admin portal and navigate to Security Hub > Workflow Checks.

  2. Click Add Workflow Check.

  3. From the workflow checks list, locate Session Timeout & Limit should be configured for critical systems, and click Enable.

  4. On the Add Workflow Check page, click Edit to modify the check frequency, assigned person, or configure an evidence reviewer if required.

  5. Click Enable.

Resolving the Check

To pass this check, upload relevant evidence against the check. After uploading evidence, the check status is updated to "Passing."

Evidence: Upload a screenshot of the system view from your relevant critical system, showcasing the enabled auto timeout configuration. For multiple critical systems, upload screenshots for each system.

  1. Log in to the Sprinto Admin portal and navigate to Security Hub > Workflow Checks > Active.

  2. Select the Session Timeout & Limit should be configured for critical systems check.

  3. Click Upload Evidence.

  4. Select the Evidence Record Date and choose either the File or Link attachment option, then click Finish.

  • File: Upload the file from your computer.

  • Link: If the evidence is stored online, paste the shareable link.

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