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V-234310

CAT II (Medium)

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

Rule ID

SV-234310r960840_rule

STIG

Unified Endpoint Management Server Security Requirements Guide

Version

V2R4

CCIs

CCI-000044

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-431028

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.