The Mainframe Product must notify system programmers and security administrators when accounts are created.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-205531	SRG-APP-000291-MFP-000043	SV-205531r397885_rule		Medium

Description
Once an attacker establishes access to an application, the attacker often attempts to create a persistent method of re-establishing access. One way to accomplish this is for the attacker to simply create a new account. Sending notification of account creation events to the system administrator (SA) and Information Security System Officer (ISSO) is one method for mitigating this risk. To address access requirements, many application developers choose to integrate their applications with enterprise-level authentication/access/auditing mechanisms that meet or exceed access control policy requirements. Such integration allows the application developer to off-load those access control functions and focus on core application features and functionality.

Description

Once an attacker establishes access to an application, the attacker often attempts to create a persistent method of re-establishing access. One way to accomplish this is for the attacker to simply create a new account. Sending notification of account creation events to the system administrator (SA) and Information Security System Officer (ISSO) is one method for mitigating this risk. To address access requirements, many application developers choose to integrate their applications with enterprise-level authentication/access/auditing mechanisms that meet or exceed access control policy requirements. Such integration allows the application developer to off-load those access control functions and focus on core application features and functionality.

STIG	Date
Mainframe Product Security Requirements Guide	2022-09-22

Details

Check Text ( C-5797r299826_chk )
If the Mainframe Product employs an external security manager for all account management functions, this is not applicable. Examine account management settings. If the Mainframe Product does not notify system programmers and security administrators when accounts are created, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-5797r299827_fix)
Configure the Mainframe Product account management settings to notify system programmers and security administrators when accounts are created.