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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 Unified Key Orchestrator for IBM z/OS, previously known as IBM Enterprise Key Management Foundation-Web Edition, serves as a comprehensive key management solution that efficiently coordinates and safeguards the lifecycle of encryption keys throughout your organization, adaptable for both on-premises and various cloud platforms such as IBM Cloud, AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, and Google Cloud. This tool, UKO for z/OS, facilitates the management and transition of key management tasks within and between on-premises setups and cloud environments, thereby enhancing compliance and bolstering security measures. By utilizing UKO for z/OS, organizations can control their encryption keys through a single, reliable user interface, streamlining operations. As a z/OS software deployment, UKO for z/OS allows for seamless key orchestration across all IBM z/OS systems as well as multiple public cloud services. Additionally, it provides support for key management associated with zKey on Linux® on IBM Z and integrates with the IBM Security Guardium key lifecycle manager, ensuring comprehensive coverage across various platforms. This multifaceted approach to key management ultimately reinforces the security framework of your enterprise and simplifies the complexities associated with encryption key handling.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
IBM z/OS
Azure Key Vault
Google Cloud Platform
IBM Cloud
IBM Guardium
IBM Z
Integrations
IBM z/OS
Azure Key Vault
Google Cloud Platform
IBM Cloud
IBM Guardium
IBM Z
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Free Trial
Free Version
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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/products/unified-key-orchestrator-for-zos