TMA-IOS-2.4.6
Ensure "Maximum number of failed attempts" is set to "6"
Description
This recommendation pertains to the number of attempted logins before automatic deletion of a device's cryptographic key. Profile: Level 1 - End-User Owned Devices.
How it is checked
Audit method: Manual review
This recommendation cannot be checked automatically. A scan lists it with these instructions when you pass --include-manual.
From the Configuration Profile: Apple Configurator > Configuration Profile > Passcode tab > verify that Maximum number of failed attempts is set to 6. Or, from the device: Settings > General > VPN & Device Management > <_Profile Name_> > Restrictions > Passcode > Confirm Max failed attempts displays 6.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Apple Configurator > Configuration Profile > Passcode tab > set the Maximum number of failed attempts to 6 > Deploy the Configuration Profile.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- iosend-user-owned
- Reference
- CIS Apple iOS 26 Benchmark v1.0.0 - 2.4.6 Ensure "Maximum number of failed attempts" is set to "6"