Ensure SMF recording options for the FTP Server are configured

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Description

The FTP Server can provide audit data in the form of SMF records. The SMF data produced by the FTP Server provides transaction information for both successful and unsuccessful FTP commands. Failure to collect and retain audit data may contribute to the loss of accountability and hamper security audit activities.

How it is checked

Audit method: Manual review

This recommendation cannot be checked automatically. A scan lists it with these instructions when you pass --include-manual.

Request a copy of the FTP server configuration statements in FTP.DATA for any active site FTP server started tasks. Verify that: The SMF statement is coded with the TYPE119 value The SMFJES statement is coded with the TYPE119 value The SMFSQL statement is coded with the TYPE119 value The following statements are omitted or commented out: o SMFAPPE o SMFDEL o SMFEXIT o SMFLOGN o SMFREN o SMFRETR o SMFSTOR

How it is fixed

Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch

The site will need to follow their standard change management process for updating FTP server configuration statements in FTP.DATA with compliant values.

Properties

Operating systems: Any
Tags: ibm-zaudit
Reference: CIS IBM z/OS with RACF Benchmark v1.0.0 - 6.2.7 Ensure SMF recording options for the FTP Server are configured