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V-223888

CAT II (Medium)

The CA-TSS PWEXP Control Option must be set to 60.

Rule ID

SV-223888r1038967_rule

STIG

IBM z/OS TSS Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V9R8

CCIs

CCI-004066

Discussion

Any password, no matter how complex, can eventually be cracked. Therefore, passwords need to be changed periodically. If the operating system does not limit the lifetime of passwords and force users to change their passwords, there is the risk that the operating system passwords could be compromised.

Check Content

From the ISPF Command Shell enter:
TSS MODIFY STATUS

If the PWEXP Control Option value is not set to PWEXP(60), this is a finding.

Fix Text

Evaluate the impact associated with implementation of the control option. Develop a plan of action to implement the following control option setting as specified and proceed with the change.

PWEXP(60)