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

Overview

Finding IDVersionRule IDIA ControlsSeverity
V-223935TSS0-ES-000620SV-223935r991589_ruleCCI-000366medium
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.
STIGDate
IBM z/OS TSS Security Technical Implementation Guide2025-06-24

Details

Check Text (C-223935r991589_chk)

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 (F-25596r516205_fix)

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)