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The lockout duration must be configured to require an administrator to unlock an account.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-63405 | WN10-AC-000005 | SV-77895r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The account lockout feature, when enabled, prevents brute-force password attacks on the system. This parameter specifies the amount of time that an account will remain locked after the specified number of failed logon attempts. A value of 0 will require an administrator to unlock the account. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-01-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-69333r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Account Lockout Policy >> "Account lockout duration" to "0" minutes, "Account is locked out until administrator unlocks it". |