Title

The UEM server must enforce the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user during a 15-minute time period. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

By limiting the number of failed login attempts, the risk of unauthorized system access via user password guessing, otherwise known as brute forcing, is reduced. Limits are imposed by locking the account.

Check Content

Requirement is Not Applicable when the UEM server is configured to use DoD Central Directory Service for administrator account authentication. Verify the UEM server enforces the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user during a 15-minute time period. If the UEM server does not enforce the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user during a 15 minute time period, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the UEM server to enforce the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user during a 15-minute time period.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SRG-APP-000065-UEM-000036_rule

Vulnerability ID: SRG-APP-000065-UEM-000036

Group Title: SRG-APP-000065-UEM-000036

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