STIGQter: STIG Summary: IBM z/OS RACF Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 9 Release: 9 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

IBM Integrated Crypto Service Facility (ICSF) Started Task name is not properly identified / defined to the system ACP.

DISA Rule

SV-255937r958482_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-255937

Group Title

SRG-OS-000104-GPOS-00051

Rule Version

RACF-IC-000040

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-000764 - Uniquely identify and authenticate organizational users and associate that unique identification with processes acting on behalf of those users.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Ensure that the started task for IBM Integrated Crypto Service Facility (ICSF) Started Task(s) is properly Identified / defined to the System ESM.

If the product requires a Started Task, verify that it is properly defined to the System ACP with the proper attributes.

Most installation manuals will indicate how the Started Task is identified and any additional attributes that must be specified. Define the started task userid CSFSTART for IBM Integrated Crypto Service Facility (ICSF).

Example:

AU CSFSTART NAME('STC, ICSF') NOPASS -
OWNER(STC) DFLTGRP(STC) -
DATA('START ICSF')

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From the ISPF Command Shell-
enter ListUser

If the userid(s) for the IBM Integrated Crypto Service Facility (ICSF) started task is not defined to the security database, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-255937

Documentable

False

Rule Version

RACF-IC-000040

Severity Override Guidance

From the ISPF Command Shell-
enter ListUser

If the userid(s) for the IBM Integrated Crypto Service Facility (ICSF) started task is not defined to the security database, this is a finding.

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Target Key

4101