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Time before bad-logon counter is reset does not meet minimum requirements.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1098 | 4.003 | SV-29638r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This parameter specifies the amount of time that must pass between two successive login attempts to ensure that a lockout will occur. The smaller this value is, the less effective the account lockout feature will be in protecting the local system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-3203r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in. Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view. Navigate to Account Policies -> Account Lockout Policy. If the “Reset account lockout counter after” value is less than 60 minutes, then this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-6570r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the system to have the lockout counter reset itself after a minimum of 60 minutes. |