Environment
NetIQ Secure Configuration Manager 5.8.1
NetIQ Secure Configuration Manager 5.8.2
Situation
Account lockout threshold comparison is incorrect
Resolution
A new check was created and is available through Autosync. The package containing the updated check is Security Check for Windows (April 2011). Run Autosync to get the latest updated checks.
Cause
The check was incorrectly penalizing if the Account Lockout Threshold was more secure than the recommended 15 attempts
Additional Information
Formerly known as NETIQKB72896