Brute Force Protection in WeKan

WeKan includes a robust brute force login protection system that helps prevent unauthorized access attempts by temporarily locking accounts after multiple failed login attempts.

Features

• Configurable Settings: Administrators can configure lockout settings directly in the Admin Panel
• Different Rules for Known and Unknown Users: Separate settings for registered users and unknown login attempts
• Visual Indicators: Red lock icons identify locked users in the interface
• Unlock Capabilities: Admins can unlock individual users or all locked users at once

Administration

Accessing Brute Force Protection Settings

1. Navigate to Admin Panel > People > Locked Users
2. Here you can view and modify all brute force protection settings

Settings Available

Known Users (Registered Users)

• Failures Before Lockout: Number of failed attempts before an account is locked (default: 3)
• Lockout Period: Duration in seconds that an account remains locked (default: 60)
• Failure Window: Time window in seconds during which failed attempts are counted (default: 15)

Unknown Users (Non-existent Usernames)

• Failures Before Lockout: Number of failed attempts before the IP is blocked (default: 3)
• Lockout Period: Duration in seconds that an IP remains blocked (default: 60)
• Failure Window: Time window in seconds during which failed attempts are counted (default: 15)

Managing Locked Users

The Locked Users tab in the Admin Panel shows all currently locked users with:

• Username
• Email address
• Number of failed attempts
• Remaining lock time

Unlocking Users

There are two ways to unlock users:

1. Individual Unlock: Click the red lock icon next to a specific user to unlock them
2. Unlock All: Click the "Unlock All" button to unlock all currently locked users at once

User Filtering

In the People section of the Admin Panel, you can filter users by lock status:

1. Use the dropdown menu to select "Locked Users Only"
2. This will show only users who are currently locked out due to failed login attempts

Security Recommendations

• Use the default settings as a starting point and adjust based on your security requirements
• Consider increasing the lockout period for high-security environments
• Regularly check the locked users list to identify potential attack patterns