UCF STIG Viewer Logo

The network device must notify the user of the number of unsuccessful login attempts occurring during an organizationally defined time period.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
SRG-NET-000051-NDM-000034 SRG-NET-000051-NDM-000034 SRG-NET-000051-NDM-000034_rule Low
Description
Providing users with information regarding the number of unsuccessful login attempts to the local device that have occurred over an organizationally defined time period. Without this information, the user may not become aware that unauthorized activity has occurred. This incorporates all methods of login including, but not limited to, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, and physical connectivity.
STIG Date
Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide 2013-07-30

Details

Check Text ( C-SRG-NET-000051-NDM-000034_chk )
Connect to the network device. Note the number of unsuccessful login attempts occurring during an organizationally defined time period.

If the number of unsuccessful login attempts that occur during an organizationally defined time period is not displayed, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-SRG-NET-000051-NDM-000034_fix)
Configure the network device to display the number of unsuccessful login attempts occurring during an organizationally defined time period.