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The CA-TSS INSTDATA Control Option must be set to 0.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-223934 TSS0-ES-000610 SV-223934r561402_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 2022-09-19

Details

Check Text ( C-25607r516201_chk )
From the ISPF Command enter:
TSS MODIFY STATUS

If the INSTDATA Control Option is set to NONE this is not a finding.
Fix Text (F-25595r516202_fix)
Evaluate the impact associated with implementation of the control option. Develop a plan of action to set the INSTDATA control option value to (0) and proceed with the change.