Re: AS/400 Security FAQs

["Al Barsa, Jr." <barsa2@xxxxxxx>]

At 10:37 PM 7/29/98 -0400, you wrote: 
>>>>
> Are there any AS/400 Security FAQs? I am a AS/400 newbie. I am assigned the 
> task of tightening the security on 4 AS/400 production servers. The key goals 
> are to, 
>
>
> > *  Check the current system logs, and application logs if possible 
> > *  If no logs, start the logging process. 
> > *  Make sure the system libraries are secure for any type "hacking" activity. 
> What is the best place to start? Any commands or texts that, I should read about. 

The best thing that you can do to learn about security is to go to a Wayne Evans (former IBMer - he basically designed AS/400 security) he talks at COMMON frequently, as well at other conferences.  Also Carol Woodbury (the new Wayne, but she's better looking) is also excellent.

IBM has been previewing a Security Wizard, which is expected in the next release of OS/400.  This will help you set your security System Values, which will basically set your security policies.

Al






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