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V-251774

CAT II (Medium)

The Ivanti EPMM server must configured to lock administrator accounts after three unsuccessful login attempts.

Rule ID

SV-251774r1004738_rule

STIG

Ivanti EPMM Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V3R1

CCIs

CCI-002238

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. Satisfies:FMT_SMF.1(2)b Reference:PP-MDM-431030

Check Content

Verify the Ivanti EPMM server has been configured to lock administrator accounts after three unsuccessful login attempts.

Log in to the Core Admin Console >> Settings >> Security >> Password Policy.
Verify "Number of Failed attempts" is set to "3".

If the Ivanti EPMM server does not lock administrator accounts after three unsuccessful login attempts, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the Ivanti EPMM server to lock administrator accounts after three unsuccessful login attempts.

Log in to the Core Admin Console >> Settings >> Security >> Password Policy.
Set "Number of Failed attempts" to "3".