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V-242234

CAT II (Medium)

The TippingPoint SMS must be configured to enforce the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts, after which time it must lock out the user account from accessing the device for 15 minutes.

Rule ID

SV-242234r960840_rule

STIG

Trend Micro TippingPoint NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R3

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.

Check Content

Verify the SMS client requires locking of account after three invalid login attempts. 

Navigate to Edit >> Preferences.

If the checkbox for "Lock user after failed login attempts" is not checked, or if the threshold is not set to 3, this is a finding.

Fix Text

In the Trend Micro TippingPoint system, ensure the SMS client is requiring locking of account after three invalid login attempts: 

1. Navigate to Edit >> Preferences.
2. Click the checkbox for "Lock user after failed login attempts".
3. Under threshold enter 3.
4. Click OK to save.