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V-223875

CAT II (Medium)

The number of CA-TSS ACIDs possessing the tape Bypass Label Processing (BLP) privilege must be limited.

Rule ID

SV-223875r1137691_rule

STIG

IBM z/OS TSS Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V9R8

CCIs

CCI-000213

Discussion

The use of security policy filters provides protection for the confidentiality of data by restricting the flow of data. A crucial part of any flow control solution is the ability to configure policy filters. This allows the operating system to enforce multiple and different security policies. Policy filters serve to enact and enforce the organizational policy as it pertains to controlling data flow.

Check Content

From the ISPF Command Shell enter: 
TSS LIST(ACIDS) DATA(BASIC)

If only authorized personnel have BLP access and documentation for access is on file with the ISSO, this is not a finding.

Fix Text

Review all ACIDs with the BLP attribute. Evaluate the impact of removing BLP access from unauthorized personnel. Develop a plan of action and remove BLP access from unauthorized ACIDs.