Duration
1 hour
Overview
Description
This course begins by discussing the evolution of encryption, describing its importance, benefits and how pervasive encryption is today, a viable solution for organizations looking to meet data security requirements and compliance regulations. Major components of the z16 infrastructure are provided, describing how at rest, and in flight data associated with those components supports new and existing encryption capabilities.
Audience
This course is suitable for a wide range of people – from business managers, and security specialists, to general IT workers, who need both an overview of pervasive encryption capabilities, and a more technical look at how it is integrated into the latest IBM Z mainframe infrastructure.
Prerequisites
A general understanding of the organization’s IT infrastructure and data processing requirements.
Objectives
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify the benefits of implementing a pervasive encryption solution
- Describe how IBM Z mainframe platforms and their components support encryption practices
Course Content
Pervasive Encryption
Importance of Encryption
Selective vs Pervasive Encryption
Pervasive Encryption Benefits
Implementing Encryption for z/OS Data Sets
Encryption Using RACF Profiles and DFSMS Data Classes
Encryption on z/VM, z/VSE, Linux on IBM Z and z/TPF platforms
Coupling Facility Encryption
Network Encryption
APIs that use Cryptographic Services
CP Assist for Cryptographic Functions (CPACF)
Crypto Express Cards