Rocket® Mainframe Security Services

Rocket® Mainframe Security Conversion Services

Are you thinking of migrating from one Enterprise Security Manager to another?

Many organizations rely on Enterprise Security Managers (ESMs) like CA ACF2®, CA Top Secret®, or RACF® to oversee their mainframe security environment. It’s imperative to use the best-suited ESM for your business. However, converting can be challenging and costly, especially without the knowledgeable use of resources and sophisticated tools. When converting, it’s imperative to have advanced analysis and measurement of the success of the migration. This analysis should validate appropriate user access to comply with regulatory audit requirements. With Rocket Software’s team of security experts, you can safely consolidate and bring your mainframe ESM into the future with the help of a time-tested conversion methodology.

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Requirements from PCI DSS, DORA, NY State, and others require constant attention to vulnerability, compliance and threat management of mainframe data. A single ESM vs. multiple ESMs is thus highly recommended.

Accelerate conversion. Reduce risk. Rest easier.

Rocket Mainframe Conversion Services empower organizations to perform successful security conversions from CA ACF2 and CA Top Secret to IBM® RACF®. IBM RACF has been protecting mainframe resources since 1976. With Rocket as your conversion partner, you can affect a smooth conversion to RACF that integrates a modern ESM seamlessly into your business while lowering the cost of ownership.

Our security experts have converted 50+ corporate entities to RACF since 1994.
Our flexible consulting methodology continues to be tested in multiple challenging scenarios and deployments, ever improving our expertise.
With our deep product internals knowledge of all three ESMs, our experts can accelerate the integration of RACF into organizations while minimizing operational risk or disruption.

Responsive conversions customized to your needs

While every conversion is different and customer-driven, Rocket Mainframe Conversion Services generally involve the following:

Proven methodology: We employ a tested and reliable methodology for converting to IBM RACF.
Enhanced data quality: We accurately translate existing definitions and increase compliance, improving the content quality of the newly generated security database.
Password propagation: Our unique solution ensures secure, encrypted password propagation between ESMs.
Informative conversion reports: Our easy-to-read reports provide clear insights into the conversion process.
Corporate Security Policy Assurance: Ensuring all security databases being transitioned comply with corporate security policies.
Internal training on RACF and any new related technology for in-house staff.

Benefits of converting to IBM RACF

Converting to IBM RACF can save money, reputation, and angst.

Common and simplified security administration.
Better alignment with Role-Based Access Control.
More responsive to organizational and business changes.
Better ISV support and complete coverage by the IBM® Security zSecure suite.
Broad access to RACF skills.
Simpler installation and maintenance.
Integrated and pre-tested with IBM® z/OS® (and z/VM®).

Act now, but don’t do it alone

Organizations worldwide are tackling the threat landscape and managing compliance to meet new, exacting regulations. Every security and risk management leader must manage it and create a strong, scalable security posture.

No matter the complexity or urgency of your ESM conversion needs, Rocket experts are ready to help.

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