RACF Systems Auditor

The learning streams here provide an overview of IBM Z mainframes and their components, and discusses key concepts of the z/OS operating system, including security, and how JES2 is used to process workloads. Some basic system

s programming and application programming content provides an overview of the environment used by these IT professionals that the RACF Systems Auditor will need to be aware of.

Content also focuses on the use of TSO/ISPF and z/OS Explorer to access z/OS data, and the use of SDSF to monitor and manipulate z/OS system activity. Background on the types of storage devices implemented in the mainframe environment is also covered.

Extensive training on RACF administration is also provided.

The learning streams above address the advanced skills, knowledge, and practices dealing with products that a RACF Systems Auditor will need to know about at some stage of their career. These initially focus on specific RACF systems programmer, and auditor content and moves to items that the Auditor needs to be aware of – system software implementation and management, and the transferring of files across systems.

The learning streams above provide content focussing on business-related information. This includes disaster recovery, where an Auditor may need to assess the capability of the business in ensuring recoverability of business data, and that they comply with any regulatory requirements. This person also needs to understand how coaching and mentoring practices can be implemented to ensure they, and other staff, are trained to meet their full potential.

The learning streams here are not mandatory but help to provide a holistic view of the mainframe environment that you are working in. For example, z/OS UNIX is available on a z/OS system, so knowledge of how this product works is going to be worthwhile. Other topics such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Containers, and Kubernetes provide an overview of various technologies available on the mainframe that your organization may be using. The cloud is playing an ever increasing role in Data Center processing so knowing how it works, its structure, and security configuration may be of interest. If IBM MQ is installed in the organization, then knowledge of how this works, and is secured, will be required.