STIGQter: STIG Summary: Mainframe Product Security Requirements Guide Version: 3 Release: 5 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The Mainframe Product must verify users are authenticated with an individual authenticator prior to using a group authenticator.

DISA Rule

SV-205493r982288_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-205493

Group Title

SRG-APP-000153

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000153-MFP-000214

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-004045 - Require users to be individually authenticated before granting access to the shared accounts or resources.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the Mainframe Product account management settings to require users to authenticate with an individual authenticator prior to using a group authenticator.

Check Contents

If the Mainframe Product has no function or capability for user logon, this is not applicable.

If the Mainframe Product employs an external security manager for all account management functions, this is not applicable.

Examine user account management configurations.

If the Mainframe Product is configured to require users to authenticate with an individual authenticator prior to using a group authenticator, this is not a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-205493

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000153-MFP-000214

Severity Override Guidance

If the Mainframe Product has no function or capability for user logon, this is not applicable.

If the Mainframe Product employs an external security manager for all account management functions, this is not applicable.

Examine user account management configurations.

If the Mainframe Product is configured to require users to authenticate with an individual authenticator prior to using a group authenticator, this is not a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2906