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V-234491

CAT II (Medium)

The UEM server must automatically lock the account until the locked account is released by an administrator when three unsuccessful login attempts in 15 minutes are exceeded.

Rule ID

SV-234491r961368_rule

STIG

Unified Endpoint Management Server Security Requirements Guide

Version

V2R4

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

Requirement is Not Applicable when UEM server is configured to use DoD Central Directory Service for administrator account authentication.

Verify the UEM server automatically locks the account until the locked account is released by an administrator when three unsuccessful login attempts in 15 minutes are exceeded.

If the UEM server does not automatically lock the account until the locked account is released by an administrator when three unsuccessful login attempts in 15 minutes are exceeded, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the UEM server to automatically lock the account until the locked account is released by an administrator when three unsuccessful login attempts in 15 minutes are exceeded.