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V-230183

CAT II (Medium)

All hardware components of the FEPs are not placed in secure locations where they cannot be stolen, damaged, or disturbed

Rule ID

SV-230183r1141503_rule

STIG

z/OS Front End Processor for ACF2 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V7R2

CCIs

CCI-000366 CCI-000933

Discussion

If components of the FEPs are not properly protected they can be stolen, damaged, or disturbed. Without adequate physical security, unauthorized users can access the control panel, the operator console, and the diskette drive of the service subsystem. Therefore, they can interfere with the normal operations of the FEPs. Improper control of FEP components could compromise network operations.

Check Content

Review site documentation to validate that procedures are in place to protect the FEP service subsystem and diskette drive:

- Documents and procedures restricting access to the hardware components of the FEPs.

If the hardware components of the FEPs are in secure locations, this is not a finding.

Fix Text

Ensure that hardware components of the FEPs are protected as specified below:

Physical security is the first level of security control for the FEPs. Install all hardware components of the FEPs in secure locations where they cannot be stolen, damaged, or disturbed. Make sure that FEP hardware is located in a secure area with limited access to authorized personnel.