The Hardware Management Console must be located in a secure location.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
The Hardware Management Console is used to perform Initial Program Load (IPLs) and control the Processor Resource/System Manager (PR/SM). If the Hardware Management Console is not located in a secure location, unauthorized personnel can bypass security, access the system, and alter the environment. This can lead to loss of secure operations if not corrected immediately.
- ID
- SV-256868r991589_rule
- Version
- HMC0010
- Severity
- High
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Move the Hardware Management Console to a secure location and implement access controls for authorized personnel.