OWASPASVS 5.0 requirement

ASVS-V6.1.1 Application documentation defines how controls such as rate limiting, anti-automation, and adaptive response, are used to defend against…

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Standard
OWASP ASVS 5.0
Chapter
V6 Authentication
Section
V6.1 Authentication Documentation
Level
L1 (requirement applies from this verification level up)

Requirement

Verify that application documentation defines how controls such as rate limiting, anti-automation, and adaptive response, are used to defend against attacks such as credential stuffing and password brute force. The documentation must make clear how these controls are configured and prevent malicious account lockout.