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.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-242234 | TIPP-NM-000040 | SV-242234r960840_rule | CCI-000044 | 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. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Trend Micro TippingPoint NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-03-10 | |||
Related Frameworks
3 paths across 3 frameworks
Related Frameworks
NIST 800-531 mapping
AC-7
1.00
- DISA · V2R3 · disa_xccdf · related
- DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
NIST 800-1711 mapping
3.1.8
1.00
- DISA · V2R3 · disa_xccdf · related
- DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
- NIST · Rev 2 (Feb 2020, errata Jan 2021) · nist_800_171_app_d · equivalent
CCI1 mapping
CCI-000044
1.00
- DISA · V2R3 · disa_xccdf · related
Details
Check Text (C-242234r960840_chk)
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 (F-45467r710708_fix)
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.