CICS region logonid(s) must be defined and/or controlled in accordance with the security requirements.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>CICS is a transaction-processing product that provides programmers with the facilities to develop interactive applications. Improperly defined or controlled CICS userids (i.e., region, default, and terminal users) may provide an exposure and vulnerability within the CICS environment. This could result in the compromise of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the CICS region, applications, and customer data.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-224305r520237_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
The IAO will ensure that each CICS region is associated with a unique userid and that userid is properly defined.
Review all CICS region, default, and end-user userids to ensure they are defined and controlled as required.
Ensure that the following is defined for each CICS region: