STIGQter: STIG Summary: z/OS IBM System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) for TSS Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 7 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 01 Oct 2025:

IBM System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) resources will be properly defined and protected.

DISA Rule

SV-225108r1146039_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-225108

Group Title

SRG-OS-000018

Rule Version

ZISFT021

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

The ISSO will work with the systems programmer to verify that the following are properly specified in the Access Control Program (ACP).

Ensure that the IBM SDSF resource access is in accordance with those outlined in SDSF Server OPERCMDS Resources table in the zOS STIG Addendum.

Use SDSF Server OPERCMDS Resources table in the zOS STIG Addendum. These tables list the resources and access requirements for IBM SDSF; 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) OPERCMDS(SDSF)
TSS PERMIT(syspaudt) OPERCMDS(SDSF.MODIFY) ACCESS(CONTROL) ACTION(AUDIT)
TSS PERMIT(audtaudt) OPERCMDS(SDSF.MODIFY.DISPLAY) ACCESS(READ)
TSS PERMIT(operaudt) OPERCMDS(SDSF.MODIFY.DISPLAY) ACCESS(READ)
TSS PERMIT(syspaudt) OPERCMDS(SDSF.MODIFY.DISPLAY) ACCESS(READ)

Check Contents

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

- SENSITVE.RPT(ZISF0021).

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

- PDI(ZISF0021).

Ensure that all SDSF resources are properly protected according to the requirements specified in the SDSF Server OPERCMDS 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-225108

Documentable

False

Rule Version

ZISFT021

Severity Override Guidance

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

- SENSITVE.RPT(ZISF0021).

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

- PDI(ZISF0021).

Ensure that all SDSF resources are properly protected according to the requirements specified in the SDSF Server OPERCMDS 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

4201