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The operating system must notify the user of the number of unsuccessful login/access attempts that occur during organization-defined time period.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRG-OS-000234-NA | SRG-OS-000234-NA | SRG-OS-000234-NA_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Users need to be aware of activity that occurs regarding their account. Providing users with information regarding the number of unsuccessful attempts made to login to their account allows the user to determine if any unauthorized activity has occurred and gives them an opportunity to notify administrators. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-02-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-SRG-OS-000234-NA_chk ) |
|---|
| RHEL6 cannot support this requirement without assistance from an external application, policy, or service. This requirement is NA. |
| Fix Text (F-SRG-OS-000234-NA_fix) |
|---|
| This requirement is NA. No fix is required. |