CA-TSS LOG Control Option must be set to (SMF,INIT, SEC9, MSG).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-223963 | TSS0-ES-000900 | SV-223963r958732_rule | CCI-002234 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| Misuse of privileged functions, either intentionally or unintentionally by authorized users, or by unauthorized external entities that have compromised information system accounts, is a serious and ongoing concern and can have significant adverse impacts on organizations. Auditing the use of privileged functions is one way to detect such misuse and identify the risk from insider threats and the advanced persistent threat. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| IBM z/OS TSS Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-06-24 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-223963r958732_chk)
From the ISPF Command Shell enter:
TSS MODIFY STATUS
If the LOG Control Option is NOT set to (SMF,INIT, SEC9, MSG), this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-25624r516289_fix)
Evaluate the impact associated with implementation of the control option. Develop a plan of action to implement the control option setting as specified below and proceed with the change.
LOG(SMF,INIT, SEC9, MSG)