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The IBM z/VM system administrator must develop routines and processes for the proper configuration and maintenance of Software.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-237965 IBMZ-VM-002350 SV-237965r649735_rule Medium
Description
Proper configuration management procedures for information systems provide for the proper configuration and maintenance in accordance with local policies restrictions and/or rules. Failure to properly configure and maintain system software and applications on the information system could result in a weakened security posture.
STIG Date
IBM zVM Using CA VM:Secure Security Technical Implementation Guide 2021-06-16

Details

Check Text ( C-41175r649733_chk )
Ask the system administrator (SA) for documented procedures and routines for proper configuration management of software.

If there are no procedures or the procedures are not documented and on file with the ISSO, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-41134r649734_fix)
Develop a procedure for proper configuration of software components.

Include proper maintenance procedures.