On 3/27/2012 11:09 AM, Greg Dorner wrote:
Dear IBM-MAINers,
Our auditors are insisting that we install a product that protects against
malicious software (viruses, worms, trojans, etc.).
Does anyone know of a product that does this? I heard that McAfee is coming out with a
z/OS product "later this year", but I called them and they had no idea what I
was talking about.
z/OS, with proper security controls (and believe me - we have LOTS!) should not
have to worry about such things, at least that's what I've always heard.
Any input on this topic would be GREATLY appreciated!!
Thanks,
Greg Dorner, WPS Insurance Corp.
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There is a mainframe product that protects against malicious software.
It's called SAF, and it interfaces with ESM's like RACF, or ACF2, or
TopSecret. It's the only operating system out there with built-in
anti-virus protection. On top of that, the hardware itself actively
protects against damage through storage keys, protected memory, etc.
You have to explain to the auditors that anti-virus software is not
needed on z/OS, because it's intrinsic to the operating system and the
hardware.
Regards,
Tom Conley
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