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V-223935

CAT II (Medium)

The CA-TSS OPTIONS Control Option must include option 4 at a minimum.

Rule ID

SV-223935r991589_rule

STIG

IBM z/OS TSS Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V9R8

CCIs

CCI-000366

Discussion

Configuring the operating system to implement organization-wide security implementation guides and security checklists ensures compliance with federal standards and establishes a common security baseline across DoD that reflects the most restrictive security posture consistent with operational requirements.

Check Content

From the ISPF Command Shell enter:
TSS MODIFY STATUS

If the OPTIONS Control Option contains at a minimum option number (4), this is not a finding.

Fix Text

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

The OPTIONS Control Option must contain at a minimum option number (4).

Example TSS PARMFILE Control Option entry:
OPTIONS(4,5,6,12,14)