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Change default session timeout to 10 minutes for STIG compliance #685

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@aaronlippold

Description

The current default session timeout is 60 minutes, but STIG requires:

  • 10 minutes for administrative users
  • 15 minutes for non-privileged users

Current Implementation

  • Default timeout: 60 minutes (config/vulcan.default.yml:29)
  • Configured via: VULCAN_SESSION_TIMEOUT environment variable

Proposed Changes

  1. Change default timeout in config/vulcan.default.yml from 60 to 10 minutes
  2. Add comments about STIG compliance requirements
  3. Update documentation to reflect the change

Files to Update

  • config/vulcan.default.yml line 29
  • Documentation files referencing session timeout

Acceptance Criteria

  • Default timeout changed to 10 minutes
  • STIG compliance comment added
  • Tests pass with new default
  • Documentation updated

References

  • NIST SP 800-53 AC-12
  • Application Security & Development STIG V-222389, V-222390

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