8.1 Restrict access to starting and stopping DB2 instances

Information

The DB2 instance manages the database environment and sets the configuration parameters. It is recommended that only administrators are allowed to start and stop the DB2 instance.

Only allowing privileged users to start and stop the DB2 instance will help ensure that the DB2 instance is controlled by authorized administrators.

NOTE: Nessus has not performed this check. Please review the benchmark to ensure target compliance.

Solution

1. Connect to the host
2. Review users and groups that have access to start and stop the DB2 instance
3. Revoke access from any unnecessary users.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/1654

Item Details

Category: ACCESS CONTROL

References: 800-53|AC-6

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 114243d4f79bb3903273549145c4fb7b4a34b62b1aec5856a701d1eb4a1572f0