You must supply your DT4000-M password each time you wish to log into the device. During the login process, if an incorrect password is entered, you will be given another opportunity to enter the correct password; however, there is a built-in security feature that tracks the number of failed login attempts. If this number reaches the pre-configured value of 10 failed attempts, the DT4000-M will lock and require a device reset of the secure data partition prior to next use. This means that all data stored on the DT4000-M will be lost. See Device Lockout on page 4.
The DT4000-M includes a security feature that prevents unauthorized access to the data partition once a maximum number of consecutive failed login attempts (MaxNoA for short) has been made; the default “out-of-box” configuration has a pre-configured value of 10 (no. of attempts.)
The ‘lock-out’ counter tracks each failed login and gets reset one of two ways: 1) A successful login prior to reaching MaxNoA or 2) reaching MaxNoA and resetting the device.
If an incorrect password is entered, an error message will appear just below the text box, indicating an invalid password. See Figure 1.8.
With each failed login attempt, you will see a different error message indicating the number of attempts left before reaching MaxNoA (which is set to 10 by default.)
After the 10th failed login attempt, the DT4000-M will permanently lock the data partition and require a device reset prior to next use.
This means that all data stored on the DT4000-M will be lost Figure 1.8 – Login Failure and you will need to create a new password.
This security measure limits someone who does not have your password from attempting countless login attempts and gaining access to your protected data.
If you are the owner of the DT4000-M and have forgotten your password, the same security measures will be enforced, including a device reset.
(Note: If ‘Remote Password Reset’ is enabled on the SafeConsole Management Server, the SafeConsole administrator will be able to
reset your password without resetting the device, thus saving the Figure 1.9 – MaxNoA Reached data stored on the protected partition.*)
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*Even with ‘Remote Password Reset’ enabled, the maximum number of incorrect login attempts, including response codes, is 10. If not using the ‘Forgot Password’ option, the response code window will automatically invoke after the 7th failed login attempt.
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