The operating system must enforce the organization-defined time period during which the limit of consecutive invalid access attempts by a user is counted.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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| V-28941 | SRG-OS-000249 | SV-36932r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| By limiting the number of failed login attempts, the risk of unauthorized system access via user password guessing, otherwise known as brute forcing, is reduced. Limits are imposed by locking the account. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Operating System Security Requirements Guide | 2011-12-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (None) |
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| None |