Ensure "Maximum Number of Failed Attempts" is set to "5" or less, but not 0

MediumLevel 1Manual reviewintune-macos

Description

This setting defines the maximum number of failed attempts allowed when entering a passcode at the device's lock screen. When used in combination with the "Failed Attempts Reset In Minutes" policy when the attempt threshold is reached, a time delay is imposed before another passcode attempt can be made. The benchmark marks this a Manual check of an Intune macOS policy setting that cannot be read from the endpoint with a script, so TMAegis lists it as a manual review item with the audit steps (the policy must be inspected in the Intune admin center or on the managed device).

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.

macOS: Intune admin center: Expand the Declarative Device Management (DDM) heading; Under the Passcode subheading; Verify that Maximum Number of Failed Attempts is present and set to 5 or less, but not 0. On the device: Double-click Management Profile; Under the Device Declarations section; Click Passcode; Confirm Maximum failed attempts is set to 5 or less, but not 0

How it is fixed

Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch

Intune admin center: Select Declarative Device Management (DDM) then Passcode; Check Maximum Number of Failed Attempts; On the left side of the page set Maximum Number of Failed Attempts to 5 or less, but not 0; Verify that Maximum Number of Failed Attempts is present and set to 5 or less, but not 0

Properties

Operating systems: Any
Tags: intune-macosintunemanual-review
Reference: CIS Apple macOS 26 Tahoe Intune Benchmark v1.0.0 - 2.9.1.8 Ensure "Maximum Number of Failed Attempts" is set to "5" or less, but not 0