Title

The operating system must enforce a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Limiting the number of logon attempts over a certain time interval reduces the chances that an unauthorized user may gain access to an account.

Check Content

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 Text

Configure the operating system to enforce a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-203779r991588_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-203779

Group Title: SRG-OS-000480

Expert Comments

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