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IBM Passtickets must be configured to be KeyEncrypted.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-257135 | RACF-ES-000860 | SV-257135r904403_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Passwords such as IBM Passtickets need to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting such passwords. If passwords are not encrypted, they may be plainly read (i.e., clear text) and easily compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| IBM z/OS RACF Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-12-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-60820r904389_chk ) |
|---|
| From the ISPF Command Shell enter: RList PTKTDATA * SSIGNON NORACF If any profile is not defined as KEYENCRYPTED, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-60761r904390_fix) |
|---|
| Ensure that all Passticket profiles are configured to be KeyEncrypted. |