Rule ID
SV-258905r960840_rule
Version
V2R3
CCIs
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.
From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign On >> Configuration >> Local Accounts >> Lockout Policy. The following lockout policy should be set as follows: Maximum number of failed login attempts: 3 If this account lockout policy is not configured as stated, this is a finding.
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".