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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 No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

IBM Z No 
IBM z/OS Yes 

Integrations

IBM Z Yes 
IBM z/OS No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

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 No 
Behavioral Analytics No 
Endpoint Management No 
IOC Verification No 
Incident Management No 
Tokenization No 
Vulnerability Scanning No 
Whitelisting / Blacklisting No 

Risk Management

Alerts/Notifications No 
Auditing No 
Business Process Control No 
Compliance Management No 
Corrective Actions (CAPA) No 
Dashboard No 
Exceptions Management No 
IT Risk Management No 
Internal Controls Management No 
Legal Risk Management No 
Mobile Access No 
Operational Risk Management No 
Predictive Analytics No 
Reputation Risk Management No 
Response Management No 
Risk Assessment No 

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