The IBM Security zSecure UNIX System Services (USS) Security training course describes the security-related aspects of a z/OS UNIX System Services (USS) environment. Learn USS concepts, followed by an overview of the USS-related functions and applications of the IBM Security zSecure Admin and Audit products. Using the zSecure built-in reports and standard interface, you learn how to obtain USS-related information from RACF profiles and review the contents of the USS reports. Audit recommendations and the RACF concerns that are applicable to a z/OS USS environment are described. In addition, you learn about the USS-related resource profiles in the FACILITY and UNIXPRIV classes.
By attending IBM Security zSecure UNIX System Services (USS) Security workshop, delegates will learn to:
- Explain the authorization checking process to access a UNIX file or directory
- Create the appropriate RACF definitions to define a z/OS UNIX System Services user ID
- Describe the audit options for z/OS UNIX System Services
- Set up permissions to control access to a file or directory
- List and maintain extended access control list (ACL) entries
- List and maintain the audit settings for a file or directory
- Basic knowledge of and experience with RACF
- Familiarity with the IBM Security zSecure Admin or Audit ISPF panel interface
This IBM Security zSecure UNIX System Services (USS) Security class is ideal for Security administrators, compliance officers, system programmers, and auditors.