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