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Description

IBM RACF for z/OS provides a robust framework for safeguarding mainframe resources by utilizing resource managers to make informed access control decisions. By ensuring that only authorized individuals gain access, it plays a crucial role in keeping sensitive data secure. Users can be authenticated through various means, including passwords, password phrases, digital certificates, Kerberos tickets, or PassTickets. To effectively manage and control access to critical z/OS data, implementing tools designed for this purpose is essential. The RACF database stores detailed information about users, resources, and their corresponding access rights, which is essential for enforcing your security policies. This database is instrumental in determining who can access protected resources based on established security guidelines. Additionally, RACF features comprehensive logging and reporting capabilities that track user attempts—both successful and unsuccessful—to access resources, thus facilitating the detection of potential security breaches or vulnerabilities. This functionality enhances your ability to monitor and respond to security threats. Moreover, with the RRSF, you can execute most RACF commands on a node while using a user ID that is different from the one currently logged in, offering greater flexibility in managing security. This level of control is vital for maintaining a secure mainframe environment.

Description

The IBM® zSecure Suite provides multiple layers of security assurance, including auditing, alerting, administration, reporting, and authentication, which significantly improve security and risk management across IBM Z® hardware, software, virtualization, and popular external security managers (ESMs) like IBM RACF, CA ACF2, and CA Top Secret. By automating security administrative functions, the zSecure Suite enhances operational efficiency while minimizing the risk of human error, effectively identifying both internal and external threats, generating immediate alerts, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards. This suite not only automates key tasks but also plays a vital role in managing identity governance, which is crucial for adherence to regulatory requirements. Furthermore, it proactively detects threats, delivers real-time notifications, and monitors compliance with practices such as pervasive encryption to meet GDPR mandates. Additionally, it fortifies authentication processes to enhance user access controls, facilitating streamlined administration for security teams. Overall, the IBM zSecure Suite is a comprehensive solution that addresses the evolving security landscape.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

IBM Z
IBM z/OS

Integrations

IBM Z
IBM z/OS

Pricing Details

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Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

IBM

Founded

1911

Country

United States

Website

www.ibm.com/products/resource-access-control-facility

Vendor Details

Company Name

IBM

Founded

1911

Country

United States

Website

www.ibm.com/security/mainframe-security/zsecure

Product Features

Product Features

Cybersecurity

AI / Machine Learning
Behavioral Analytics
Endpoint Management
IOC Verification
Incident Management
Tokenization
Vulnerability Scanning
Whitelisting / Blacklisting

Risk Management

Alerts/Notifications
Auditing
Business Process Control
Compliance Management
Corrective Actions (CAPA)
Dashboard
Exceptions Management
IT Risk Management
Internal Controls Management
Legal Risk Management
Mobile Access
Operational Risk Management
Predictive Analytics
Reputation Risk Management
Response Management
Risk Assessment