The CA-TSS HPBPW Control Option must be set to three days maximum.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-223933 | TSS0-ES-000600 | SV-223933r991589_rule | CCI-000366 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| IBM z/OS TSS Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-06-24 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-223933r991589_chk)
From the ISPF Command enter:
TSS MODIFY STATUS
If the HPBPW Control Option value is set to (3) days maximum, this is not a finding.
If the HPBPW Control Option value is set to greater than (3) days, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-25594r516199_fix)
Evaluate the impact associated with implementation of the control option. Develop a plan of action to implement the HPBPW control option setting to a maximum of 3 days.