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The CA-TSS OPTIONS Control Option must include option 4 at a minimum.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-223935 TSS0-ES-000620 SV-223935r561402_rule Medium
Description
Configuring the operating system to implement organization-wide security implementation guides and security checklists ensures compliance with federal standards and establishes a common security baseline across DoD that reflects the most restrictive security posture consistent with operational requirements.
STIG Date
IBM z/OS TSS Security Technical Implementation Guide 2021-07-06

Details

Check Text ( C-25608r516204_chk )
From the ISPF Command Shell enter:
TSS MODIFY STATUS

If the OPTIONS Control Option contains at a minimum option number (4), this is not a finding.
Fix Text (F-25596r516205_fix)
Evaluate the impact associated with implementation of the control option. Develop a plan of action to implement the control option setting as specified following and proceed with the change.

The OPTIONS Control Option must contain at a minimum option number (4).

Example TSS PARMFILE Control Option entry:
OPTIONS(4,5,6,12,14)