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The Central Log Server must enforce the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user during a 15 minute time period.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-221904 SRG-APP-000065-AU-000240 SV-221904r420056_rule Medium
Description
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.
STIG Date
Central Log Server Security Requirements Guide 2021-06-24

Details

Check Text ( C-23619r420054_chk )
Examine the configuration.

Verify that the Central Log Server is configured to lock out the account after 3 consecutive invalid attempts during a 15 minute period.

If the Central Log Server is not configured to lock out the account after 3 consecutive invalid attempts in 15 minutes, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-23608r420055_fix)
Configure the Central Log Server to lock out the account after 3 consecutive invalid attempts during a 15 minute period.