Scheduled production batch ACIDs do not specify BATCH Facility and/or are not authorized to the Batch Job Scheduler.

From z/OS TSS STIG

Part of TSS0770

Associated with IA controls: DCCS-1, DCCS-2

SV-227r1_rule Scheduled production batch ACIDs do not specify BATCH Facility and/or are not authorized to the Batch Job Scheduler.

Vulnerability discussion

Batch jobs should have associated ACIDs defined to the system to designate the resources available to the job. Access levels for batch jobs should be limited to those levels required to perform its established function. Failure to control batch job access authorizations could compromise the operating system environment and customer data.

Check content

a) Refer to the following report produced by the TSS Data Collection: - TSSCMDS.RPT(@ACIDS) Refer to the documentation of the processes used for submission of batch jobs via an automated process (i.e., scheduler or other sources) and each of the associated userids. b) Ensure that each identified batch ACID is sourced to a specific submission process used only for batch processing. Review the following items to ensure this is in effect: 1) The job scheduler is cross-authorized to the batch ACIDs. 2) The Facility of BATCH is specified for each batch ACID. 3) Batch ACIDs with facilities other then BATCH should be questioned to ensure they are truly used for batch processing only, especially if a non-expiring password is used. c) If all items are present, there is NO FINDING. d) If any items are missing, this is a FINDING.

Fix text

Ensure associated ACIDs exist for all batch jobs and documentation justifying access to system resources is maintained and filed with the IAO. Evaluate the impact of correcting the deficiency. Develop a plan of action and implement the required changes.

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