{"stig":{"title":"z/OS Quest NC-Pass for TSS Security Technical Implementation Guide","version":"7","release":"2"},"checks":[{"vulnId":"V-225592","ruleId":"SV-225592r1146361_rule","severity":"medium","ruleTitle":"Quest NC-Pass installation data sets will be properly protected.","description":"Quest NC-Pass installation data sets have the ability to use privileged functions and/or have access to sensitive data. Failure to properly restrict access to these data sets could result in violating the integrity of the base product, which could result in compromising the operating system or sensitive data.","checkContent":"Refer to the following report produced by the Data Set and Resource Data Collection:\n\n- SENSITVE.RPT(NCPASRPT).\n\nAutomated Analysis\nRefer to the following report produced by the Data Set and Resource Data Collection:\n\n- PDI(ZNCP0000).\n\nVerify that the accesses to the Quest NC-Pass installation data sets are properly restricted. If the following guidance is true, this is not a finding.\n \nThe TSS data set rules for the data sets restrict READ access to all authorized users.\n\nThe TSS data set rules for the data sets restrict WRITE and/or greater access to systems programming personnel.\n\nThe TSS data set rules for the data sets specify that all (i.e., failures and successes) WRITE and/or greater access is logged.","fixText":"The ISSO will ensure that WRITE and/or greater access to Quest NC-Pass installation data sets is limited to systems programmers only, and all WRITE and/or greater access is logged. READ access can be given to all authorized users.\n\nThe installing systems programmer will identify and document the product data sets and categorize them according to who will have WRITE and/or greater access and, if required, that all WRITE and/or greater access is logged. The installing systems programmer will identify if any additional groups have WRITE and/or greater access for specific data sets, and once documented will work with the ISSO to ensure they are properly restricted to the Access Control Program (ACP) active on the system.\n\nData sets to be protected will be:\nSYS2.NCPASS\nSYS3.NCPASS (Data sets that are not altered by product STCs; this can be more specific)\n\nThe following commands are provided as a sample for implementing data set controls:\n\nTSS PERMIT(<syspaudt>) DSN(SYS2.NCPASS.) ACCESS(R)\nTSS PERMIT(<syspaudt>) DSN(SYS2.NCPASS.) ACCESS(ALL) ACTION(AUDIT)\nTSS PERMIT(<tstcaudt>) DSN(SYS2.NCPASS.) ACCESS(R)\nTSS PERMIT(<tstcaudt>) DSN(SYS2.NCPASS.) ACCESS(ALL) ACTION(AUDIT)\nTSS PERMIT(<audtaudt>) DSN(SYS2.NCPASS.) ACCESS(R)\nTSS PERMIT(ALL) DSN(SYS2.NCPASS.) ACCESS(R)\nTSS PERMIT(<syspaudt>) DSN(SYS3.NCPASS.) ACCESS(R)\nTSS PERMIT(<syspaudt>) DSN(SYS3.NCPASS.) ACCESS(ALL) ACTION(AUDIT)\nTSS PERMIT(<tstcaudt>) DSN(SYS3.NCPASS.) ACCESS(R)\nTSS PERMIT(<tstcaudt>) DSN(SYS3.NCPASS.) ACCESS(ALL) ACTION(AUDIT)\nTSS PERMIT(<audtaudt>) DSN(SYS3.NCPASS.) ACCESS(R)\nTSS PERMIT(*) DSN(SYS3.NCPASS.) ACCESS(R)","ccis":["CCI-001499","CCI-002234"]},{"vulnId":"V-225593","ruleId":"SV-225593r1146095_rule","severity":"medium","ruleTitle":"Quest NC-Pass STC data sets will be properly protected.","description":"Quest NC-Pass STC data sets have the ability to use privileged functions and/or have access to sensitive data. Failure to properly restrict access to these data sets could result in violating the integrity of the base product which could result in compromising the operating system or sensitive data.","checkContent":"Refer to the following report produced by the Data Set and Resource Data Collection:\n\n- SENSITVE.RPT(NCPASSTC).\n\nAutomated Analysis\nRefer to the following report produced by the Data Set and Resource Data Collection:\n\n- PDI(ZNCP0001).\n\nVerify that the accesses to the Quest NC-Pass STC data sets are properly restricted. If the following guidance is true, this is not a finding.\n\nThe TSS data set rules for the data sets restrict READ access to auditors.\n\nThe TSS data set rules for the data sets restrict UPDATE access to domain level security administrators.\n \nThe TSS data set rules for the data sets restrict WRITE and/or greater access to systems programming personnel.\n\nThe TSS data set rules for the data sets restrict WRITE and/or greater access to the Quest NC-Pass's STC(s) and/or batch user(s).","fixText":"The ISSO will ensure that WRITE and/or greater access to Quest NC-Pass STC data sets is limited to systems programmers and/or Quest NC-Pass's STC(s) and/or batch user(s) only. UPDATE access can be given to domain level security administrators. READ access can be given to auditors.\n\nThe installing systems programmer will identify and document the product data sets and categorize them according to who will have WRITE and/or greater access and if required that all WRITE and/or greater access is logged. The installing systems programmer will identify if any additional groups have WRITE and/or greater access for specific data sets, and once documented will work with the ISSO to ensure they are properly restricted to the Access Control Program (ACP) active on the system.\n\nData sets to be protected will be:\nSYS3.NCPASS.*.PASSCAF\nSYS3.NCPASS.*.PASSVSDD\n\nThe following commands are provided as a sample for implementing data set controls:\n\nTSS PERMIT(<syspaudt>) DSN(SYS3.NCPASS.*.PASSCAF) ACCESS(ALL)\nTSS PERMIT(<tstcaudt>) DSN(SYS3.NCPASS.*.PASSCAF) ACCESS(ALL)\nTSS PERMIT(NCASS STCs) DSN(SYS3.NCPASS.*.PASSCAF) ACCESS(ALL)\nTSS PERMIT(<secaaudt>) DSN(SYS3.NCPASS.*.PASSCAF) ACCESS(U)\nTSS PERMIT(<audtaudt>) DSN(SYS3.NCPASS.*.PASSCAF) ACCESS(R)\nTSS PERMIT(<syspaudt>) DSN(SYS3.NCPASS.*.PASSVSDD) ACCESS(ALL)\nTSS PERMIT(<tstcaudt>) DSN(SYS3.NCPASS.*.PASSVSDD) ACCESS(ALL)\nTSS PERMIT(NCASS STCs) DSN(SYS3.NCPASS.*.PASSVSDD) ACCESS(ALL)\nTSS PERMIT(<secaaudt>) DSN(SYS3.NCPASS.*.PASSVSDD) ACCESS(U)\nTSS PERMIT(<audtaudt>) DSN(SYS3.NCPASS.*.PASSVSDD) ACCESS(R)","ccis":["CCI-001499"]},{"vulnId":"V-225594","ruleId":"SV-225594r1146097_rule","severity":"medium","ruleTitle":"Quest NC-Pass will be used by highly sensitive users.","description":"DISA has directed that Quest NC-Pass extended authentication be implemented on all domains. All users with WRITE and/or greater access to sensitive system-level data sets and resources, or who possess special security privileges, are required to use NC-Pass for extended authentication. Typical personnel required to use NC-Pass include, but are not limited to, systems programming, security, operations, network/communications, storage management, and production control.\n\nImproper enforcement of extended authentication through NC-Pass could potentially compromise the operating system, Access Control Program (ACP), and customer data.","checkContent":"Refer to the following reports produced by the TSS Data Collection and Data Set and Resource Data Collection:\n\n- TSSCMDS.RPT(@ACIDS).\n- TSSCMDS.RPT(@ALL).\n- SENSITVE.RPT(WHOHABS).\n\nIf all sensitive users requiring NC-Pass validation has the NCPASS Facility and permitted to the SECURID resource in the ABSTRACT resource class, this is not a finding.\n\nNote: Sensitive users include systems programming personnel, security personnel, and other staff (e.g., DASD management, operations, auditors, technical support, etc.) with access to sensitive resources (e.g., operator commands, ACP privileges, etc.) that can modify the operating system and system software, and review/modify the security environment.","fixText":"The ISSO will ensure that sensitive users are properly validated to Quest NC-Pass.\n\nNote: Sensitive users include systems programming personnel, security personnel, and other staff (e.g., DASD management, operations, auditors, technical support, etc.) with access to sensitive resources (e.g., operator commands, ACP privileges, etc.) that can modify the operating system and system software, and review/modify the security environment.\n\nSensitive users requiring access to NC-PASS must be granted access to the NCPASS Facility and the SECURID resource in the ABSTRACT resource class. Use the following commands as an example:\n\nTSS ADD(acid) FAC(NCPASS)\nTSS PERMIT(acid) ABS(SECURID)","ccis":["CCI-000213"]},{"vulnId":"V-225595","ruleId":"SV-225595r1146100_rule","severity":"medium","ruleTitle":"Quest NC-Pass Started Task name will be properly identified and/or defined to the system ACP.","description":"Quest NC-Pass requires a started task that will be restricted to certain resources, data sets, and other system functions. Defining the started task as a userid to the system ACP allows the ACP to control the access and authorized users that require these capabilities. Failure to properly control these capabilities could compromise the operating system environment, ACP, and customer data.","checkContent":"Refer to the following report produced by the TSS Data Collection:\n\n- TSSCMDS.RPT(@ACIDS).\n\nReview Quest NC-Pass STC/Batch ACID(s). If the following attributes are defined, this is not a finding.\n\nFACILITY(STC, BATCH)\nPASSWORD(xxxxxxxx,0)\nSOURCE(INTRDR)\nNOSUSPEND\nMASTFAC(NCPASS)","fixText":"The ISSO working with the systems programmer will ensure the Quest NC-Pass Started Task(s) is properly identified and/or defined to the system ACP.\n\nIf the product requires a Started Task, verify that it is properly defined to the system ACP with the proper attributes.\n\nMost installation manuals will indicate how the Started Task is identified and any additional attributes that must be specified.\n\nThe following commands are provided as a sample for defining Started Task(s):\n\nTSS CREATE(NCPASS) TYPE(USER) -\n\tNAME('STC, Quest NC-Pass') DEPT(xxxx) -\n\tFAC(STC,BATCH) PASS(xxxxxxxx,0) -\n\tSOURCE(INTRDR) NOSUSPEND\n\tMASTFAC(NCPASS)","ccis":["CCI-000764"]},{"vulnId":"V-225596","ruleId":"SV-225596r1146103_rule","severity":"medium","ruleTitle":"Quest NC-Pass Started task will be properly defined to the Started Task Table ACID for Top Secret.","description":"Access to product resources should be restricted to only those individuals responsible for the application connectivity and who have a requirement to access these resources. Improper control of product resources could potentially compromise the operating system, ACP, and customer data.","checkContent":"Refer to the following report produced by the TSS Data Collection:\n\n- TSSCMDS.RPT(#STC).\n\nAutomated Analysis\nRefer to the following report produced by the TSS Data Collection:\n\n- PDI(ZNCP0032).\n\nIf the Quest NC-Pass started task(s) is (are) defined in the TSS STC record, this is not a finding.","fixText":"The ISSO working with the systems programmer will ensure the Quest NC-Pass Started Task(s) is properly identified and/or defined to the system ACP.\n\nA unique ACID must be assigned for the CA 1 Tape Management started task(s) through a corresponding STC table entry.\n\nThe following commands are provided as a sample for defining Started Task(s):\n\nTSS ADD(STC) PROCNAME(NCPASS) ACID(NCPASS)","ccis":["CCI-000764"]},{"vulnId":"V-225597","ruleId":"SV-225597r1146106_rule","severity":"medium","ruleTitle":"Quest NC-Pass will be properly defined to the Facility Matrix Table.","description":"Improperly defined security controls for Quest NC-Pass could result in the compromise of the network, operating system, and customer data.","checkContent":"Refer to the following reports produced by the TSS Data Collection:\n\n- TSSCMDS.RPT(FACLIST) - Preferred report containing all control option values in effect including default values.\n- TSSCMDS.RPT(TSSPRMFL) - Alternate report containing only control option values explicitly coded at TSS startup.\n\nIf the Quest NC-Pass Facility Matrix table is defined as stated below, this is not a finding.\n\nFACILITY DISPLAY FOR NCPASS\nINITPGM=NCS      ID=14 TYPE=099\nATTRIBUTES=IN-USE,ACTIVE,SHRPRF,NOASUBM,NOABEND,MULTIUSER,NOXDEF\nATTRIBUTES=LUMSG,STMSG,SIGN(M),INSTDATA,NORNDPW,AUTHINIT\nATTRIBUTES=NOPROMPT,NOAUDIT,RES,WARNPW,NOTSOC,LCFTRANS\nATTRIBUTES=MSGLC,NOTRACE,NOEODINIT,IJU,NODORMPW,NONPWR\nATTRIBUTES=LUUPD\nMODE=FAIL  DOWN=GLOBAL  LOGGING=INIT,SMF,MSG,SEC9\nUIDACID=8 LOCKTIME=000 DEFACID=*NONE*   KEY=8\nMAXUSER=03000  PRFT=003","fixText":"The ISSO working with the systems programmer will ensure the Facility Matrix Table for Quest NC-Pass is proper defined using the following example:\n\n*****NCPASS\nFAC(USERxx=NAME=NCPASS,PGM=NCS,ID=nn,ACTIVE,NOASUBM)\nFAC(NCPASS=LUMSG,STMSG,NORNDPW,WARNPW,MODE=FAIL)\nFAC(NCPASS=LOG(SMF,INIT,MSG,SEC9),UIDACID=8,LOCKTIME=000)","ccis":["CCI-000764"]}]}