Title

The CA-TSS INSTDATA Control Option must be set to 0. (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 INSTDATA Control Option is set to NONE this is not a finding.

Fix Text

Evaluate the impact associated with implementation of the control option. Develop a plan of action to set the INSTDATA control option value to (0) and proceed with the change.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-223934r991589_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-223934

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.