Enabling the login delay

The login delay feature delays the device from accepting a login request from a user after the user fails a login attempt. This feature can slow down login dictionary attacks.

Login delay is independent of the attack defense policy.

To enable the login delay:

Step

Command

Remarks

1. Enter system view.

system-view

N/A

2. Enable the login delay feature.

attack-defense login reauthentication-delay seconds

By default, the login delay feature is disabled. The device does not delay accepting a login request from a user who has failed a login attempt.