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V-203779

CAT II (Medium)

The operating system must enforce a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt.

Rule ID

SV-203779r991588_rule

STIG

General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide

Version

V3R3

CCIs

CCI-000366

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.