Windows Server 2022 account lockout duration must be configured to 15 minutes or greater.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
The account lockout feature, when enabled, prevents brute-force password attacks on the system. This parameter specifies the period of time that an account will remain locked after the specified number of failed logon attempts.
- ID
- SV-254285r958736_rule
- Version
- WN22-AC-000010
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Account Lockout Policy >> Account lockout duration to "15" minutes or greater.
A value of "0" is also acceptable, requiring an administrator to unlock the account.