Mainframe Security Administration with RACF Essentials Training
This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively administer mainframe security using RACF (Resource Access Control Facility). Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate issued by
The Art of Service.
Course Overview This course is divided into 8 modules, covering a total of 80 topics. The curriculum is designed to be interactive, engaging, comprehensive, personalized, up-to-date, practical, and relevant to real-world applications.
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Mainframe Security and RACF
- Overview of mainframe security
- Introduction to RACF
- RACF architecture and components
- RACF benefits and features
- Understanding RACF database and its structure
Module 2: RACF Installation and Configuration
- RACF installation and setup
- Configuring RACF parameters
- Understanding RACF profiles and their types
- Creating and managing RACF profiles
- RACF database backup and recovery
Module 3: User Administration
- Creating and managing user IDs
- Understanding user authentication and authorization
- Managing user access to resources
- Configuring user attributes and properties
- Revoking and deleting user IDs
Module 4: Resource Administration
- Understanding resource types and their protection
- Creating and managing resource profiles
- Configuring resource access controls
- Managing resource ownership and access
- Monitoring and auditing resource access
Module 5: Group Administration
- Understanding group concepts and benefits
- Creating and managing groups
- Configuring group attributes and properties
- Managing group membership and access
- Using groups for resource access control
Module 6: Security Administration
- Understanding security roles and responsibilities
- Configuring security settings and parameters
- Managing security events and logging
- Monitoring and analyzing security reports
- Implementing security best practices
Module 7: Advanced RACF Topics
- Understanding RACF exits and their uses
- Configuring RACF exits and routines
- Using RACF commands and panels
- Managing RACF database performance
- Troubleshooting RACF issues
Module 8: RACF Implementation and Best Practices
- Implementing RACF in a real-world environment
- Configuring RACF for compliance and regulatory requirements
- Best practices for RACF administration
- Using RACF with other mainframe security products
- Future-proofing RACF implementation
Course Features This course is designed to be: - Interactive: Engaging exercises and quizzes to reinforce learning
- Comprehensive: Covers all aspects of mainframe security administration with RACF
- Personalized: Self-paced learning to accommodate different learning styles
- Up-to-date: Latest information and best practices in mainframe security
- Practical: Real-world examples and case studies to illustrate key concepts
- High-quality content: Developed by expert instructors with extensive experience
- Expert instructors: Available to support and guide participants
- Certification: Participants receive a certificate upon completion
- Flexible learning: Self-paced and online, accessible from anywhere
- User-friendly: Easy to navigate and use
- Mobile-accessible: Accessible on mobile devices
- Community-driven: Discussion forums and support from peers
- Actionable insights: Practical knowledge and skills to apply immediately
- Hands-on projects: Opportunities to apply learning to real-world scenarios
- Bite-sized lessons: Short, focused lessons to facilitate learning
- Lifetime access: Access to course materials for a lifetime
- Gamification: Engaging elements to encourage learning and participation
- Progress tracking: Ability to track progress and identify areas for improvement
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to effectively administer mainframe security using RACF and will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.,