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Assessment Title
Rule Text
The macOS system must limit consecutive failed login attempts to three.
Description
Discussion Text
The macOS must be configured to limit the number of failed login attempts to a maximum of three. When the maximum number of failed attempts is reached, the account must be locked for a period of time.
This rule protects against malicious users attempting to gain access to the system via brute-force hacking methods.
Satisfies: SRG-OS-000021-GPOS-00005, SRG-OS-000329-GPOS-00128
This rule protects against malicious users attempting to gain access to the system via brute-force hacking methods.
Satisfies: SRG-OS-000021-GPOS-00005, SRG-OS-000329-GPOS-00128
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