Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-223878 | TSS0-ES-000050 | SV-223878r561402_rule | Medium |
Description |
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By limiting the number of failed logon attempts, the risk of unauthorized system access via user password guessing, otherwise known as brute-force attacks, is reduced. Limits are imposed by locking the account. |
STIG | Date |
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IBM z/OS TSS Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-09-19 |
Check Text ( C-25551r516033_chk ) |
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From the ISPF Command Shell enter: TSS MODIFY STATUS If the NPPTHRESH Control Option value is not set to NPWRTHRESH(02), this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-25539r516034_fix) |
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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. NPPTHRESH(02) |