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Status Planned for future release
Created by Guest
Created on Nov 22, 2021

HMC Security Concern with initial login screen

The TSA (Transportation Safety Administration) customer has advised that their Security Team would like to have the initial login screen modified in the HMC code to the remove the information displayed which indicates the number of managed systems (servers) being managed by the HMC. They view this as showing and disclosing information which should not be seen.

Idea priority High
  • Guest
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    Mar 9, 2022

    RFE Development Team,

    Our TSA customer is requiring about the current status of this RFE again as the Security Team wants this change made to the HMC. Can we provide any information about where the request stands or any potential target dates ? We need to get some type of update for the customer.

  • Guest
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    Feb 17, 2022

    Hi,

    This enhancement is being planned for a future release, possibly with a configuration option.

    Thanks.

  • Guest
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    Dec 1, 2021

    Hi Jim,

    We will evaluate the request and possible options.

    Thanks.

  • Guest
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    Nov 23, 2021

    Perhaps having this as a configuration option in the GUI rather than disabling the feature in its entirety would be a safer option to allow the user to choose based on the requirements of the company.

  • Guest
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    Nov 22, 2021

    Attachment (Use case): This screenprint image shows the initial HMC login screen which the TSA CyberSecurity Team is concerned about. They indicate that too much information about their TSA enterprise environment is being publicly displayed here.