User Account Lockout Settings

You can configure Full Disk EncryptionClosed A component on Endpoint Security Windows clients. This component combines Pre-boot protection, boot authentication, and strong encryption to make sure that only authorized users are given access to information stored on desktops and laptops. Acronym: FDE. to lock user accounts after a specified number of unsuccessful Pre-bootClosed Authentication before the Operating System loads. login attempts:

  • Temporarily - If an account is locked temporarily, users can try to log on again after a specified time.

  • Permanently - If the account is locked permanently, it stays locked until an administrator unlocks it.

To configure an Account Lock Action:

  1. Go to the Policy view > Data ProtectionOneCheck > User Account Lockout Settings.

  2. Configure the settings as necessary:

    Option

    Description

    Number of failed logins before a user account is temporarily locked

    Maximum number of failed logon attempts before an account is temporarily locked out.

    Number of failed logins before a user account is permanently locked

    Maximum number of failed logon attempts allowed before an account is permanently locked. The account is locked until an administrator unlocks it.

    Duration for a temporary user lockout

    Duration of a temporary lockout period, in minutes.