The Jamf Pro EMM must enforce the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>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</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-241813r879887_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - 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".