Windows 8 account lockout duration must be configured to 15 minutes or greater.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-1099	WN08-AC-000001	SV-48028r2_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.

STIG	Date
Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2017-07-28

Details

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Fix Text (F-80977r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Account Lockout Policy >> "Account lockout duration" to "15" minutes or greater. A value of "0" is also acceptable, requiring an administrator to unlock the account.