A documented procedure is not available instructing how to load and dump the FEP NCP (Network Control Program).

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-6902	ZFEP0013	SV-7197r3_rule		Medium

Description
If components of the FEPs are not properly protected they can be stolen, damaged, or disturbed. Without adequate physical security, unauthorized users can access the control panel, the operator console, and the diskette drive of the service subsystem. Therefore, they can interfere with the normal operations of the FEPs. Improper control of FEP components could compromise network operations.

STIG	Date
zOS FEP for ACF2 STIG	2020-01-23

Details

Check Text ( C-20295r1_chk )
a) Review site documentation to validate that procedures are in place to protect the FEP service subsystem and diskette drive: - Documents and procedures regarding the NCP load and dump processes. b) If a procedure is in place relative to the NCP load and dump processes, there is NO FINDING. c) If no procedure is in place relative to the NCP load and dump processes, this is a FINDING.

Fix Text (F-18251r1_fix)
If documented procedures for loading and dumping the FEP NCP (Network Control Program) are not available. Create a procedure document for dumping and loading the FEP and make sure that they are available to the IAO and to authorized personnel responsible to perform these functions.