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The lockout duration must be configured to require an administrator to unlock an account.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-63405 WN10-AC-000005 SV-77895r1_rule Medium
Description
The account lockout feature, when enabled, prevents brute-force password attacks on the system. This parameter specifies the amount of time that an account will remain locked after the specified number of failed logon attempts. A value of 0 will require an administrator to unlock the account.
STIG Date
Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-10-28

Details

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Fix Text (F-69333r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Account Lockout Policy >> "Account lockout duration" to "0" minutes, "Account is locked out until administrator unlocks it".