Enabling the login delay

About the login delay feature

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.

The login delay feature is independent of the login attack prevention feature.

Procedure

  1. Enter system view.

    system-view

  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.