The operating system must enforce a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-203779 | SRG-OS-000480 | SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00226 | SV-203779r991588_rule | 2025-09-22 | 3 |
Description
Limiting the number of logon attempts over a certain time interval reduces the chances that an unauthorized user may gain access to an account.
ℹ️ Check
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
Configure the operating system to enforce a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt.