Is it possible for a PTF to have no hold except the SECINT? That is to ask, is 
it likely that a PTF introducing a security issue could be applied because 
there is no HOLD(ERROR) or even a HOLD(ACTION) which could inform that there is 
a SECINT for the PFT?

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> From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <[email protected]> On
> Behalf Of Kurt J. Quackenbush
> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 11:34 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: How to determine if Enhanced HOLDDATA received?
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> HOLDDATA with CLASS(SECINT) is only available on the IBM Z Security Portal.
> 
> Who can and cannot obtain access to the IBM Z Security Portal is
> documented in this FAQ:
> https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ibm.biz/security-portal-
> faq__;!!JmPEgBY0HMszNaDT!udnBZoAidHBU-
> nmJaQ0x_rAqjr3sKY3itcxgjYC4xq2ba2WcWInaZ1FXSydmPoc_MhkB6e-
> IHCxU$ .
> 
> In short, from the FAQ, "the Security Portal is for IBM clients that have a
> licensed IBM Z or LinuxONE mainframe.  It is not intended for users of
> emulators, such as zPDT, zRD&T, etc. using the z/OS ADCD or z/VM ADCD."
> So, a vendor that also has a license can obtain access.  No license?  No 
> access.
> And I am only a messenger on this topic.
> 
> Kurt Quackenbush
> IBM  |  z/OS SMP/E and z/OSMF Software Management
> |  [email protected]
> 
> Chuck Norris never uses CHECK when he applies PTFs.
> 
> >> Do you have access to security portal? the information I am looking
> >> for are only available there. I was told by IBM that as a vendor, I
> >> can't get access to it. See below for details about the cvss info:
> >> The HOLDDATA available from the IBM Z and LinuxONE Security Portal
> >> adds a new HOLD CLASS, SECINT, and the HOLD SYMPTOMS contains the
> CVSS
> >> Base and Temporal scores.
> 
> > I am surprised to hear IBM would take a position like that. It seems almost
> inconceivable that large vendors like BMC and Broadcom are locked out of
> the Secure Portal.
> 
> > My experience has been that an individual working for an IBM Z customer,
> with a manager or CISO that will vouch for them, can get access.
> 
> 
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