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The IBM z/OS systems requiring data-at-rest protection must properly employ IBM DS8880 or equivalent hardware solutions for full disk encryption.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-223788 | RACF-OS-000320 | SV-223788r803638_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Use of weak or untested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. The operating system must implement cryptographic modules adhering to the higher standards approved by the federal government since this provides assurance they have been tested and validated. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| IBM z/OS RACF Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-01-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-25461r803636_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if IBM's DS8880 Disks or equivalent hardware solutions are in use. If they are not in use for systems that require data at rest, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-25449r803664_fix) |
|---|
| Employ IBM's DS8880 hardware or equivalent hardware solutions to ensure full disk encryption. |