What changed in z/OS Quest NC-Pass for ACF2 STIG V7R2V7R2 changes

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Quest NC-Pass installation data sets will be properly protected.

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Refer to the following report produced by the Datadataset Set and Resource Data Collection: - SENSITVE.RPT(NCPASRPT). Automated Analysis Refer to the following report produced by the Datadataset Set and Resource Data Collection: - PDI(ZNCP0000). Verify that the accesses to the Quest NC-Pass installation datadatasets sets are properly restricted. If the following guidance is true, this is not a finding. The ACF2 datadataset set rules for the datadatasets setsrestrict restricts READ access to all authorized users. The ACF2 datadataset set rules for the datadatasets setsrestrict restricts WRITE and/or greater access to systems programming personnel. The ACF2 datadataset set rules for the datadatasets sets specify that all (i.e., failures and successes) WRITE and/or greater access is logged.

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The ISSO will ensure that WRITE and/or greater access to Quest NC-Pass installation datadatasets sets is limited to systemsystems programmers only, and all WRITE and/or greater access is logged. READ access can be given to all authorized users. The installing systems programmer will identify and document the product datadatasets, sets and categorize them according to who will have WRITE and/or greater access, and, if required, ensure 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 setsdatasets, and once documented, will work with the ISSO to ensure they are properly restricted to the Access Control Program (ACP) active on the system. DataDatasets sets to be protected will be: SYS2.NCPASS. SYS3.NCPASS. (dataDatasets sets that are not altered by product STCs, can be more specific.) The following commands are provided as a sample for implementing datadataset set controls: $KEY(SYS2) NCPASS.- UID(&ltsyspaudt>) R(A) W(L) A(L) E(A) NCPASS.- UID(&lttstcaudt>) R(A) W(L) A(L) E(A) NCPASS.- UID(&ltaudtaudt>) R(A) E(A) NCPASS.- UID(*) R(A) E(A) $KEY(SYS3) NCPASS.- UID(&ltsyspaudt>) R(A) W(L) A(L) E(A) NCPASS.- UID(&lttstcaudt>) R(A) W(L) A(L) E(A) NCPASS.- UID(&ltaudtaudt>) R(A) E(A) NCPASS.- UID(*) R(A) E(A)

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Quest NC-Pass installation datadatasets sets have the ability to use privileged functions and/or have access to sensitive data. Failure to properly restrict access to these datadatasets sets could result in violating the integrity of the base product, which could result in compromising the operating system or sensitive data.

V-224332 in V7R2

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Quest NC-Pass STC data sets will be properly protected.

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Refer to the following report produced by the Datadataset Set and Resource Data Collection: - SENSITVE.RPT(NCPASSTC). Automated Analysis Refer to the following report produced by the Datadataset Set and Resource Data Collection: - PDI(ZNCP0001). Verify that the accesses to the Quest NC-Pass STC datadatasets sets are properly restricted. If the following guidance is true, this is not a finding. ___ The ACF2 datadataset set rules for the datadatasets setsrestrict restricts READ access to auditors. ___ The ACF2 datadataset set rules for the datadatasets setsrestrict restricts WRITE access to domain level security administrators. ___ The ACF2 datadataset set rules for the datadatasets setsrestrict restricts WRITE and/or greater access to systems programming personnel. ___ The ACF2 datadataset set rules for the datadatasets setsrestrict restricts WRITE and/or greater access to the Quest NC-Pass's STC(s) and/or batch user(s).

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The ISSO will ensure that WRITE and/or greater access to Quest NC-Pass STC datadatasets 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. The installing systems programmer will identify and document the product datadatasets, sets and categorize them according to who will have updateWRITE and/or altergreater access, and if required, ensure that all updateWRITE and/or allocategreater access is logged. The installing systems programmer will identify if any additional groups have updateWRITE and/or altergreater access for specific data setsdatasets, and once documented will work with the ISSO to ensure they are properly restricted to the ACP (Access Control Program) active on the system. DataDatasets sets to be protected will be: SYS3.NCPASS.*.PASSCAF SYS3.NCPASS.*.PASSVSDD The following commands are provided as a sample for implementing datadataset set controls: $KEY(SYS3) NCPASS.-.PASSCAF.- UID(&ltsyspaudt>) R(A) W(A) A(A) E(A) NCPASS.-.PASSCAF.- UID(&lttstcaudt>) R(A) W(A) A(A) E(A) NCPASS.-.PASSCAF.- UID(NCPASS STCs) R(A) W(A) A(A) E(A) NCPASS.-.PASSCAF.- UID(secaaudt) R(A) W(A) E(A) NCPASS.-.PASSCAF.- UID(&ltaudtaudt>) R(A) E(A) NCPASS.-.PASSVSDD.- UID(&ltsyspaudt>) R(A) W(A) A(A) E(A) NCPASS.-.PASSVSDD.- UID(&lttstcaudt>) R(A) W(A) A(A) E(A) NCPASS.-.PASSVSDD.- UID(NCPASS STCs) R(A) W(A) E(A) NCPASS.-.PASSVSDD.- UID(&ltsecaaudt>) R(A) W(A) E(A) NCPASS.-.PASSVSDD.- UID(&ltaudtaudt>) R(A) E(A)

Discussion

Quest NC-Pass STC datadatasets sets have the ability to use privileged functions and/or have access to sensitive data. Failure to properly restrict access to these datadatasets sets could result in violating the integrity of the base product which could result in compromising the operating system or sensitive data.

V-224333 in V7R2

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Refer to the following report produced by the ACF2 Data Collection: - ACF2CMDS.RPT(TSOUSERS). If all sensitive users requiring NC-Pass validation has the AUTHSUP1 attribute, this is not a finding. Note: 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.

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DISA has directed that Quest NC-Pass extended authentication be implemented on all domains. All users with update and alter access to sensitive system-level datadatasets 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. Improper enforcement of extended authentication through NC-Pass could potentially compromise the operating system, Access Control Program (ACP), and customer data.

V-224334 in V7R2

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Refer to the following report produced by the ACF2 Data Collection: - ACF2CMDS.RPT(ATTSTC). Verify that the logonid(s) for the Quest NC-Pass started task(s) is (are) properly defined. If the following attributes are defined, this is not a finding. STC MUSASS NO-SMC MUSUPDT

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The IAOISSO working with the systems programmer will ensure the Quest NC-Pass Started Task(s) is properly identified and/or defined to the System ACP. If the product requires a Started Task, verify that it is properly defined to the System ACP with the proper attributes. Most installation manuals will indicate how the Started Task is identified and any additional attributes that must be specified. The following commands are provided as a sample for defining Started Task(s): SET LID insert NCPASS stc name('STC, Quest NC-Pass') musass no-smc musupdt

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Quest NC-Pass requires a started task that will be restricted to certain resources, datasets, and other system functions. ByDefining defining the started task as a userid to the system ACP, It allows the ACP to control the access and authorized users that require these capabilities. Failure to properly control these capabilities, could compromise of the operating system environment, ACP, and customer data.

V-224335 in V7R2