Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-63405 | WN10-AC-000005 | SV-77895r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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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 |
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Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-02-21 |
Check Text ( C-64155r1_chk ) |
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Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor. Run "gpedit.msc". Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Account Lockout Policy. If the "Account lockout duration" is not set to "0", requiring an administrator to unlock the account, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-69333r1_fix) |
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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". |