STIGQter: STIG Summary: z/OS CA 1 Tape Management for TSS 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-224641r1145815_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-224641

Group Title

SRG-OS-000018

Rule Version

ZCA1T020

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

The TSS resources and/or generic equivalent as designated in the above table are owned or DEFPROT is specified for the resource class.

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

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

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

TSS ADD(dept-acid) CACMD(L0DELETE)
TSS PERMIT(tapeaudt) CACMD(L0DELETE) ACCESS(READ)

Check Contents

Refer to the following reports produced by the TSS Data Collection and Data Set and Resource Data Collection:

- TSSCMDS.RPT(WHOOCA1C).
- SENSITVE.RPT(WHOHCA1C).

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

- PDI(ZCA10020).

Ensure 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 TSS resources and/or generic equivalent as designated in the above table are owned or DEFPROT is specified for the resource class.

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

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

Vulnerability Number

V-224641

Documentable

False

Rule Version

ZCA1T020

Severity Override Guidance

Refer to the following reports produced by the TSS Data Collection and Data Set and Resource Data Collection:

- TSSCMDS.RPT(WHOOCA1C).
- SENSITVE.RPT(WHOHCA1C).

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

- PDI(ZCA10020).

Ensure 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 TSS resources and/or generic equivalent as designated in the above table are owned or DEFPROT is specified for the resource class.

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

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

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4179