The operating system must enforce a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-203779 | SRG-OS-000480 | SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00226 | SV-203779r991588_rule | 2024-12-04 | 3 |
| Description |
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| Limiting the number of logon attempts over a certain time interval reduces the chances that an unauthorized user may gain access to an account. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| Verify the operating system enforces a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt. If it does not, this is a finding. |
| ✔️ Fix |
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| Configure the operating system to enforce a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt. |