z/OS Security

This module explains the basic concepts of security and how they have been implemented on the IBM Z hardware and the z/OS operating system and its components. The module is structured to develop the student's understanding of information security from a business implementation perspective. This module is based on the text “Introduction to the New Mainframe: Security” which is available here. The topics covered in this module include:

•          Security Concepts and Elements of Security

•          How the hardware and architecture support security

•          zSeries Operating Systems Security Overview

•          Security Related Components of z/OS – Overview

•          SAF and RACF

•          Unix System Services Security

•          Communications and Network Security

•          Application Security

•          Legal Issues

•          Wrap-up/Conclusion – General discussion