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IBM z/OS ACF2 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000096-GPOS-00050

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    Group
  • IBM z/OS must properly protect MCS console userid(s).

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;In order to prevent unauthorized connection of devices, unauthorized transfer of information, or unauthorized tunneling (i.e....
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000096-GPOS-00050

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    Group
  • ACF2 BLPPGM GSO record must not be defined.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;In order to prevent unauthorized connection of devices, unauthorized transfer of information, or unauthorized tunneling (i.e....
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000104-GPOS-00051

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    Group
  • IBM z/OS UID(0) must be properly assigned.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;To assure accountability and prevent unauthenticated access, organizational users must be identified and authenticated to pre...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000104-GPOS-00051

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    Group
  • IBM z/OS user account for the UNIX kernel (OMVS) must be properly defined to the security database.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;To assure accountability and prevent unauthenticated access, organizational users must be identified and authenticated to pre...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000104-GPOS-00051

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • IBM z/OS user account for the UNIX (RMFGAT) must be properly defined.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;To assure accountability and prevent unauthenticated access, organizational users must be identified and authenticated to pre...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000104-GPOS-00051

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    Group
  • ACF2 LOGONIDs must be defined with the required fields completed.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;To assure accountability and prevent unauthenticated access, organizational users must be identified and authenticated to pre...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000104-GPOS-00051

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    Group
  • CA-ACF2 defined user accounts must uniquely identify system users.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;To assure accountability and prevent unauthenticated access, organizational users must be identified and authenticated to pre...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000118-GPOS-00060

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    Group
  • CA-ACF2 userids found inactive for more than 35 days must be suspended.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Inactive identifiers pose a risk to systems and applications because attackers may exploit an inactive identifier and potenti...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000266-GPOS-00101

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    Group
  • CA-ACF2 PWPHRASE GSO record must be properly defined.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity o...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000266-GPOS-00101

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    Group
  • CA-ACF2 must enforce password complexity by requiring that at least one special character be used.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity o...
    Rule Medium Severity

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