z/OS IBM System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) for RACF Security Technical Implementation Guide
Overview
| Version | Date | Finding Count (8) | Downloads | ||
| V7R2 | 2025-09-27 | CAT I (High): 0 | CAT II (Medium): 8 | CAT III (Low): 0 | |
| STIG Description |
| This Security Technical Implementation Guide is published as a tool to improve the security of Department of Defense (DOD) information systems. The requirements are derived from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 and related documents. Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via email to the following address: disa.stig_spt@mail.mil. |
Findings - All
| Finding ID | Severity | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| V-224504 | IBM System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) Configuration parameters must be correctly specified. | IBM SDSF ISFPARMS defines global options, panel formats, and security for SDSF. Failure to properly specify these parameter values could potentially c... | |
| V-224505 | IBM System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) installation data sets will be properly protected. | IBM SDSF installation data sets have the ability to use privileged functions and/or have access to sensitive data. Failure to properly restrict access... | |
| V-224506 | IBM System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) HASPINDX data set identified in the INDEX parameter must be properly protected. | IBM SDSF HASPINDX data sets control the execution, configuration, and security of the SDSF products. Failure to properly protect access to these data ... | |
| V-224507 | IBM System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) resources will be properly defined and protected. | IBM SDSF can run with sensitive system privileges, and potentially can circumvent system controls. Failure to properly control access to product resou... | |
| V-224508 | IBM System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) resources will be properly defined and protected. | IBM SDSF can run with sensitive system privileges, and potentially can circumvent system controls. Failure to properly control access to product resou... | |
| V-224509 | IBM System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) Started Task name will be properly identified and/or defined to the system ACP. | IBM System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) requires a started task that will be restricted to certain resources, data sets, and other system functi... | |
| V-224510 | IBM System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) Started task will be properly defined to the STARTED resource class for RACF. | Access to product resources must be restricted to only individuals responsible for the application connectivity and who have a requirement to access t... | |
| V-224511 | IBM System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) Resource Class will be active in the RACF. | Failure to use a robust ACP to control a product could potentially compromise the integrity and availability of the MVS operating system and user data... |