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

STIG ID: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00226 |  SRG: SRG-OS-000480 |  Severity: medium |  CCI:  | Vulnerability Id: V-203779

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

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

Fix

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.