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

An XCCDF Rule

Description

To assure accountability and prevent unauthenticated access, organizational users must be identified and authenticated to prevent potential misuse and compromise of the system.

ID
SV-223859r958482_rule
Version
RACF-US-000220
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Define OMVS userid to the ESM as specified below:

No access to interactive on-line facilities (e.g., TSO, CICS, etc.)
Default group specified as OMVSGRP or STCOMVS
UID(0)
HOME directory specified as "/"
Shell program specified as "/bin/sh"