STIGQter: STIG Summary: z/OS CA 1 Tape Management for ACF2 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 7 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 01 Oct 2025:

CA 1 Tape Management command resources must be properly defined and protected.

DISA Rule

SV-224261r1141358_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-224261

Group Title

SRG-OS-000018

Rule Version

ZCA1A020

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000213 - Enforce approved authorizations for logical access to information and system resources in accordance with applicable access control policies.
• CCI-002234 - Log the execution of privileged functions.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Ensure that the CA 1 Tape Management command resource access is in accordance with those outlined in CA 1 Command Resources table in the zOS STIG Addendum.

Use CA 1 Command Resources and CA 1 Command Resources for ACF2 tables in the zOS STIG Addendum. These tables list the resources, access requirements, and the resource type for CA 1 Command Resources; ensure the following guidelines are followed:

The ACF2 resources and/or generic equivalent as designated in the above table are defined with a default access of NONE.

The ACF2 resource access authorizations restrict access to the appropriate personnel as designated in the above table.

The ACF2 resource logging is specified as designated in the above table.

The following commands are provided as a sample for implementing resource controls:

$KEY(L0DELETE) TYPE(CAC)
UID(tapeaudt) SERVICE(READ) ALLOW

Check Contents

Refer to the following report produced by the ACF2 Data Collection and dataset and Resource Data Collection:

- SENSITVE.RPT(CACMD).
- ACF2CMDS.RPT(RESOURCE) - Alternate report.

Automated Analysis
Refer to the following report produced by the dataset and Resource Data Collection:

- PDI(ZCA10020).

Verify that all CA 1 command resources are properly protected according to the requirements specified in CA 1 Command Resources table in the z/OS STIG Addendum. If the following guidance is true, this is not a finding.

The ACF2 resources and/or generic equivalent as designated in the above table are defined with a default access of NONE.

The ACF2 resource access authorizations restrict access to the appropriate personnel as designated in the above table.

The ACF2 resource logging is specified as designated in the above table.

Vulnerability Number

V-224261

Documentable

False

Rule Version

ZCA1A020

Severity Override Guidance

Refer to the following report produced by the ACF2 Data Collection and dataset and Resource Data Collection:

- SENSITVE.RPT(CACMD).
- ACF2CMDS.RPT(RESOURCE) - Alternate report.

Automated Analysis
Refer to the following report produced by the dataset and Resource Data Collection:

- PDI(ZCA10020).

Verify that all CA 1 command resources are properly protected according to the requirements specified in CA 1 Command Resources table in the z/OS STIG Addendum. If the following guidance is true, this is not a finding.

The ACF2 resources and/or generic equivalent as designated in the above table are defined with a default access of NONE.

The ACF2 resource access authorizations restrict access to the appropriate personnel as designated in the above table.

The ACF2 resource logging is specified as designated in the above table.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4110