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IBM z/OS must implement cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized modification of all information at rest on all operating system components.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-223790 | RACF-OS-000340 | SV-223790r604139_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Operating systems handling data requiring data at rest protections must employ cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure and modification of the information at rest. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000404-GPOS-00183, SRG-OS-000405-GPOS-00184 |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| IBM z/OS RACF Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-01-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-25463r571984_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if IBM's DS8880 Disks are in use. If they are not in use for systems that require data at rest, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-25451r515059_fix) |
|---|
| Employ IBM's DS8880 hardware to ensure full disk encryption. |