The CA-TSS HPBPW Control Option must be set to three days maximum.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-223933	TSS0-ES-000600	SV-223933r991589_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	2024-12-05

Details

Check Text (C-25606r516198_chk)

From the ISPF Command enter:
TSS MODIFY STATUS

If the HPBPW Control Option value is set to (3) days maximum, this is not a finding.

If the HPBPW Control Option value is set to greater than (3) days, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-25594r516199_fix)

Evaluate the impact associated with implementation of the control option. Develop a plan of action to implement the HPBPW control option setting to a maximum of 3 days.