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Windows 2012 account lockout duration must be configured to 15 minutes or greater.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1099 WN12-AC-000001 SV-52850r2_rule Medium
Description
The account lockout feature, when enabled, prevents brute-force password attacks on the system. This parameter specifies the period of time that an account will remain locked after the specified number of failed logon attempts.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-07-28

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-81027r1_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.