The CA-TSS NPWRTHRESH Control Option must be properly set.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
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| medium | V-223877 | SRG-OS-000021-GPOS-00005 | TSS0-ES-000040 | SV-223877r958388_rule | 2025-03-11 | 9 |
| Description |
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| By limiting the number of failed logon attempts, the risk of unauthorized system access via user password guessing, otherwise known as brute-force attacks, is reduced. Limits are imposed by locking the account. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| From the ISPF Command Shell enter: TSS MODIFY STATUS If the NPWRTHRESH Control Option value is not set to NPWRTHRESH(02), this is a finding. |
| ✔️ Fix |
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| Evaluate the impact associated with implementation of the control option. Develop a plan of action to implement the control option setting as specified following and proceed with the change. NPWRTHRESH(02) |