Bruteforce
In order to prevent brute force attacks on passwords to measures are implemented
- Maximum number of retries for passwords
- Detection of spread attacks across multiple accounts
Maximum login retries
Configuration options for Maximum number of login retries are
After the defined amount of retries have been reached, the user account is suspended.
There is an option for automatic password reset (password is sent to user).
Brute force detection
Detection of spread attacks are implemented by registering the number of failed login attempts during a defined amount of time.
If a certain threshold is passed, the server will temporarily deny further login attempts, for a defined amount of time.
During this period the server will function normally for already logged in users.
Configuration options for brute force detection are