faillock

Faillock is a command line tool used in Linux systems to manage authentication failures and implement account lockouts. It helps in preventing unauthorized access to user accounts by locking them after a certain number of failed login attempts.

1. Faillock is primarily used to enhance the security of user accounts by enforcing account lockouts.
2. It keeps track of failed login attempts and locks the account based on a pre-defined policy.
3. The tool can be configured to lock user accounts for a specific time period or until manual intervention.
4. It provides an effective defense against brute force attacks or automated script-based login attempts.
5. Faillock utilizes Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) to monitor and manage authentication failures.
6. Account lockouts can be configured to expire after a certain period, allowing users to regain access automatically after the lockout duration.
7. Administrators can easily configure and customize the threshold for failed login attempts before an account gets locked.
8. It offers logging capabilities, allowing administrators to review and monitor failed login attempts.
9. Faillock also provides an option to unlock the user account manually before the lockout duration ends.
10. By utilizing Faillock, system administrators can strengthen the security of user accounts, reduce the risk of unauthorized access, and mitigate potential security threats.