Title

The IBM z/OS systems requiring data at rest protection must properly employ IBM DS8880 for full disk encryption for classified systems. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Use of weak or untested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. The operating system must implement cryptographic modules adhering to the higher standards approved by the federal government since this provides assurance they have been tested and validated.

Check Content

Determine if IBM's DS880 Disks are in use. If IBM DS880 Disks are not in use for systems that require data at rest, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Employ IBM's DS8880 hardware to ensure full disk encryption.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-224027r561402_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-224027

Group Title: SRG-OS-000396-GPOS-00176

Expert Comments

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