Duration
1 hour
Overview
Description
This course provides you with a high-level overview of the IBM zSecure product and its role in supporting RACF administration and security auditing. You will see why zSecure is fast becoming the tool of choice for organizations that need to manage RACF data more efficiently, securely, and at scale.
The course begins by introducing the core zSecure product offerings, including zSecure Admin, and Audit, highlighting how each contributes to improved RACF data management and compliance reporting. You will gain insight into how zSecure interacts with both live and copied RACF data to streamline tasks such as user profile updates, access reviews, and audit checks. Following this you will learn how to interact with the zSecure through the ISPF interface, exploring how it simplifies navigation and task execution for administrators and auditors. While the course does not cover every feature in depth, it provides a solid foundation for understanding zSecure’s value and potential in your environment.
Audience
Security administrators, auditors, and other IT professionals who need a foundational understanding of how IBM zSecure supports modern mainframe security and compliance efforts.
Prerequisites
The student should have a basic understanding of mainframe concepts and terminology, familiarity with TSO/ISPF and navigating ISPF panels, and a general awareness of RACF and its role in z/OS security.
Objectives
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe IBM zSecure’s Role in z/OS Security Management
- Identify the zSecure Product Offerings and their Capabilities
- Explain Methods used to Navigate the zSecure ISPF Interface, and Enter Basic Commands
Course Content
zSecure Overview and Products
Role of zSecure
zSecure Users
zSecure Product Offerings
A RACF Refresh
Logging Into zSecure
Setup Options
Selecting Input Sources
CKFREEZE Data Set
Interacting with zSecure on ISPF