Title

The CA-TSS HPBPW Control Option must be set to three days maximum. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Configuring the operating system to implement organization-wide security implementation guides and security checklists ensures compliance with federal standards and establishes a common security baseline across DoD that reflects the most restrictive security posture consistent with operational requirements.

Check Content

From the ISPF Command enter: TSS MODIFY STATUS If the HPBPW Control Option value is set to (3) days maximum, this is not a finding. If the HPBPW Control Option value is set to greater than (3) days, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Evaluate the impact associated with implementation of the control option. Develop a plan of action to implement the HPBPW control option setting to a maximum of 3 days.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-223933r991589_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-223933

Group Title: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.