IBM Security zSecure CICS Toolkit User Guide

Security zSecure CICS Toolkit enhances CICS/RACF security features by enabling you to execute RACF commands directly from CICS and eliminating the need to use TSO. Application programs can also use IBM Security zSecure CICS Toolkit for security features instead of relying on internal application security functions. In this manner, all security definitions can be maintained centrally, or distributed among security coordinators.

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Key Features

  • Centralized security definitions
  • Eliminates need for sign-on table
  • Protects all application transactions
  • Supports MRO environments
  • Easy installation, use and maintenance
  • Command interface for RACF commands
  • API for application security checks

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the zSecure CICS Toolkit?

The zSecure CICS Toolkit enhances CICS/RACF security features by enabling you to execute RACF commands directly from CICS and eliminating the need to use TSO. It also allows application programs to use zSecure CICS Toolkit for security features instead of relying on internal application security functions, enabling centralized or distributed security definition maintenance.

How does the zSecure CICS Toolkit protect application transactions?

The zSecure CICS Toolkit removes restrictions that previously prevented protection for transactions run on devices like printers and ATMs, which do not perform sign-ons. This allows all transactions to be protected by RACF.

What are the two components of the zSecure CICS Toolkit?

The zSecure CICS Toolkit consists of two parts: the application programming interface (API) and the command interface.

What is the benefit of using the command interface for RACF commands?

The command interface provides greater distribution of capabilities and responsibilities to CICS users. It eliminates the need to use the TSO application and reduces CPU overhead.

What are the benefits of using the API for application security checks?

The API allows CICS systems programmers to customize the RACF commands and panels to meet their installation requirements and eliminates the need for application programmers to update their security tables and files.
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