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The Jamf Pro EMM must enforce the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user.

An XCCDF Rule

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. Limits are imposed by locking the account. SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1(2)b. / IA-7-a Satisfies: SRG-APP-000065

ID
SV-241813r971326_rule
Version
JAMF-10-100810
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

To configure the Jamf Pro EMM server to lock after three consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user, do the following:

1. Open "Settings".
2. Select "Jamf Pro User Accounts & Groups".
3. Select “Password Policy” in the upper right corner.
4. Select "Edit".