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The operating system must enforce a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-56595 | SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00226 | SV-70855r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Limiting the number of logon attempts over a certain time interval reduces the chances that an unauthorized user may gain access to an account. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| General Purpose Operating System SRG | 2014-12-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-57165r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the operating system enforces a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt. If it does not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61491r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the operating system to enforce a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt. |