z/OS Front End Processor for RACF Security Technical Implementation Guide
Overview
| Version | Date | Finding Count (5) | Downloads | ||
| 7 | 2024-12-16 | CAT I (High): 0 | CAT II (Medium): 5 | CAT III (Low): 0 | |
| STIG Description |
| This Security Technical Implementation Guide is published as a tool to improve the security of Department of Defense (DOD) information systems. The requirements are derived from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 and related documents. Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via email to the following address: disa.stig_spt@mail.mil. |
Findings - All
| Finding ID | Severity | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| V-224483 | All hardware components of the FEPs are not placed in secure locations where they cannot be stolen, damaged, or disturbed | If components of the FEPs are not properly protected they can be stolen, damaged, or disturbed. Without adequate physical security, unauthorized user... | |
| V-224485 | A documented procedure is not available instructing how to load and dump the FEP NCP (Network Control Program). | If components of the FEPs are not properly protected they can be stolen, damaged, or disturbed. Without adequate physical security, unauthorized user... | |
| V-224486 | An active log is not available to keep track of all hardware upgrades and software changes made to the FEP (Front End Processor). | If components of the FEPs are not properly protected they can be stolen, damaged, or disturbed. Without adequate physical security, unauthorized user... | |
| V-224487 | NCP (Net Work Control Program) Data set access authorization does not restricts UPDATE and/or ALLOCATE access to appropriate personnel. | If components of the FEPs are not properly protected they can be stolen, damaged, or disturbed. Without adequate physical security, unauthorized user... | |
| V-224488 | A password control is not in place to restrict access to the service subsystem via the operator consoles (local and/or remote) and a key-lock switch is not used to protect the modem supporting the remote console of the service subsystem. | If components of the FEPs are not properly protected they can be stolen, damaged, or disturbed. Without adequate physical security, unauthorized user... |