STIGQter: STIG Summary: General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide Version: 3 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 28 Oct 2025:

The operating system must enforce a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt.

DISA Rule

SV-203779r991588_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-203779

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00226

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the operating system to enforce a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt.

Check Contents

Verify the operating system enforces a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt. If it does not, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-203779

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00226

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the operating system enforces a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt. If it does not, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2895