Rule version RACF-UT-000030 · STIG v9 · 2026-09-01
A logon banner can be used to inform users about the environment during the initial logon. Logon banners are used to warn users against unauthorized entry and the possibility of legal action for unauthorized users, and advise all users that system use constitutes consent to monitoring. Failure to display a logon warning banner without this type of information could adversely impact the ability to prosecute unauthorized users and users who abuse the system.
Satisfies: SRG-OS-000024-GPOS-00007, SRG-OS-000023-GPOS-00006
From UNIX System Services ISPF Shell, enter path "/etc/otelnet/banner/".
If this file does not contain the banner below, check the UNIX System Services ISPF Shell path /etc/banner If neither file contains the banner below this is a finding.
This banner is mandatory and deviations are not permitted except as authorized in writing by the DoW Chief Information Officer. The thrust of this new policy is to make it clear that there is no expectation of privacy when using DoW information systems and all use of DoW information systems is subject to searching, auditing, inspecting, seizing, and monitoring, even if some personal use of a system is permitted:
STANDARD MANDATORY DoW NOTICE AND CONSENT BANNER
You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only.
By using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions:
-The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations.
-At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS.
-Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG authorized purpose.
-This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests--not for your personal benefit or privacy.
-Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details.
Configure the /etc/otelnet/banner file and ensure the text specifies a logon banner in accordance with DISA requirements. Alternately, the /etc/banner file may be used in accordance with DISA requirements below.
STANDARD MANDATORY DoW NOTICE AND CONSENT BANNER
You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only.
By using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions:
-The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations.
-At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS.
-Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG authorized purpose.
-This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests--not for your personal benefit or privacy.
-Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details.