| Hostname | IP Address | Status | Assigned To | Last Scan | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHR-P3-DP-001 | 164.231.170.44 | 2026-03-05 | |||
Finding DetailsEvaluate-STIG 1.2601.0 (Scan-WindowsServer2022_Checks) found this to be NOT A FINDING on 03/05/2026 ResultHash: 41AA04D471372F76F2904EE0EF5CA66462310C29 ~~~~~ 'Account lockout threshold' is Configured LockoutBadCount: 3 Comments |
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Check Text
Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor. Run "gpedit.msc". Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Account Lockout Policy. If the "Account lockout threshold" is "0" or more than "3" attempts, this is a finding. For server core installations, run the following command: Secedit /Export /Areas SecurityPolicy /CFG C:\Path\FileName.Txt If "LockoutBadCount" equals "0" or is greater than "3" in the file, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Account Lockout Policy >> Account lockout threshold to "3" or fewer invalid logon attempts (excluding "0", which is unacceptable).