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4.10 IG2

Control 4 / Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software

Enforce Automatic Device Lockout on Portable End-User Devices

Think of it likeAutomatically locking the car doors if someone tries to force them open too many times.

In plain English

After too many failed login attempts, portable devices lock themselves automatically to keep intruders out.

Related CSF subcategories (unofficial mapping)

No direct mapping.