Title

The CA-TSS OPTIONS Control Option must include option 4 at a minimum. (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 Shell enter: TSS MODIFY STATUS If the OPTIONS Control Option contains at a minimum option number (4), this is not a finding.

Fix Text

Evaluate the impact associated with implementation of the control option. Develop a plan of action to implement the control option setting as specified following and proceed with the change. The OPTIONS Control Option must contain at a minimum option number (4). Example TSS PARMFILE Control Option entry: OPTIONS(4,5,6,12,14)

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-223935r991589_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-223935

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.