The vCenter Server must enforce the limit of three consecutive invalid login 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.
- ID
- SV-258905r960840_rule
- Version
- VCSA-80-000023
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign On >> Configuration >> Local Accounts >> Lockout Policy.
Click "Edit".
Set the "Maximum number of failed login attempts" to "3" and click "Save".