The operating system must enforce a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt.

From General Purpose Operating System SRG

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-70855r1_rule The operating system must enforce a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt.

Vulnerability discussion

Limiting the number of logon attempts over a certain time interval reduces the chances that an unauthorized user may gain access to an account.

Check content

Verify the operating system enforces a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the operating system to enforce a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt.

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