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Configure Brute-Force Protection aggressiveness

Set the criteria for when Brute-Force Protection blocks IP addresses. Supported settings: *0 - Low: Block only when confidence level is 100% (Default) *1 - Medium: Use cloud aggregation and block when confidence level is above 99% *2 - High: Use cloud intel and context, and block when confidence level is above 90%

Policy Details

Policy Name
Remediation_BNB_BFP_BruteForceProtection_Aggressiveness
Registry Key
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Remediation\Behavioral Network Blocks\Brute Force Protection
Value Name
BruteForceProtectionAggressiveness
Supported On
At least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Version 1607
Available Languages
en-us

Configuration Elements

Specify how aggressively Brute-Force Protection blocks threats

Type: enum

Allowed Values
  • 0 Low
  • 1 Medium
  • 2 High