The IBM z/OS systems requiring data at rest protection must properly employ IBM DS8880 for full disk encryption.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-98733 | TSS0-OS-000160 | SV-107837r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Information at rest refers to the state of information when it is located on a secondary storage device (e.g., disk drive and tape drive, when used for backups) within an operating system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| IBM z/OS TSS Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-06-29 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-97569r1_chk ) |
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| Determine if IBM's DS880 disks are in use. If they are not in use for systems that require data at rest, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-104409r1_fix) |
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| Employ IBM's DS8880 hardware to ensure full disk encryption. |