This class develops skills required to be successful in the administration, implementation, and auditing of ACF2. It is an in-depth examination of the following topics and components.
- ACF2 general concepts of security, including proper terminology, sensitive data, best practices, and compliance requirements.
- The three ACF2 control databases, the records on each database, and the "KEY" to each record.
- The ACF2 commands, sub-commands, console commands, and panels that create and maintain the records on all ACF2 databases.
- The ACF2 validation process and how "security by default" protection is performed.
- The LogonID (LID) record and the major fields within the record.
- The Field Definition Record (FDR).
- The user identification string (UID) and how it is used to represent "groups" of users.
- The rules that control access to datasets and other z/OS resources.
- The "basic" global system options (GSO) that all administrators should know about.
- The other records on the infostorage database and when they should be used, including: scope, shift, profile, and cross-reference records.
- The synergistic value of how the ACF2 components function collectively.
- ACF2 reports and the JCL used to generate them that identify violations and other important activities.
- Navigation through the ACF2 manuals and other documentation.
Notes:
Equivalent to CA-ACF2 101 and 102, combined.
5 day class; 8 hour days; 9am to 5pm CST or local time for live, instructor-led classes.
Audience: security administrators, systems programmers, managers, auditors, and any other technical personnel who install, maintain, administer, manage, or audit ACF2.
Prerequisites:
- generalized knowledge and understanding of basic data processing concepts and facilities, i.e. z/OS terminology, datasets, batch jobs, jcl, etc.
- some experience with TSO/ISPF
Cost: $2999.00 All tax and fees included.
For live classes: All of our instructor led classes now have a home. These "in-person" classes will be held at the Hyatt Place at the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. A 20 mile drive from DFW airport, everything one could need for a week is within walking distance from this hotel. Also, downtown Fort Worth is just a couple of miles away in a taxi or rental car. Click here for hotel details and to make hotel reservations. To make hotel reservations, call 800-993-4805, and give them our company rate code "ESBR" for our special rates.
Michael Esberger and Esberger Consulting Group are not affiliated with CA Technologies; CA, Inc.; or Computer Associates International, Inc. The trademarks mentioned belong to CA, Inc or its related companies.
