Re: Failed Login Attempts parameter

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2012/11/15 Craig Ringer <craig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Another option would be to monitor syslog or the csvlog and lock the
> user out by changing their password or revoking CONNECT rights if they
> trip the threshold. It wouldn't be as responsive to high-rate brute
> forcing attempts but your IDS should be handing those already.
>
> --
>  Craig Ringer                   http://www.2ndQuadrant.com/
>  PostgreSQL Development, 24x7 Support, Training & Services
>

I wouldn't go with password change approach, at least not
automatically this can be done 'on user's demand' at any point. I
admit that I wasn't specific in my solution with REVOKE as I didn't
say which rights should be revoked I of course mean revoke connect
command as Craig was kind to mention.

Regards
--
Łukasz Brodziak
"Do you bury me when I'm gone
Do you teach me while I'm here
Just as soon I belong
Then it's time I disappear"


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