IBM Security zSecure Suite library

The zSecure Suite library is available at IBM Documentation for IBM Security zSecure Suite (z/OS). As of the Service Stream Enhancement (SSE) of February 2023, this also includes the former licensed documentation; that is, the zSecure (Admin and) Audit User Reference Manuals for RACF, ACF2, and Top Secret and the zSecure CARLa Command Reference.

The zSecure Suite library consists of the following topics:

• About This Release
  Provides information about new features and enhancements, incompatibility warnings, and documentation update information for this product version.
• Documentation
  Lists and briefly describes the zSecure Suite library and related documentation.
• Program Directories
  Are also provided with the product tapes. For the list, see Program Directories.
• zSecure CARLa-Driven Components Installation and Deployment Guide
  Provides information about installing and configuring the following IBM Security zSecure components:
  • IBM Security zSecure Admin
  • IBM Security zSecure Audit for RACF®, CA-ACF2, and CA-Top Secret
  • IBM Security zSecure Alert for RACF and CA-ACF2
  • IBM Security zSecure Visual
  • IBM Security zSecure Adapters for SIEM for RACF, CA-ACF2, and CA-Top Secret
• zSecure Messages Guide
  Provides a message reference for all IBM Security zSecure products and components. This guide describes the message types associated with each product or feature, and lists all IBM Security zSecure product messages and errors along with their severity levels sorted by message type. This guide also provides an explanation and any additional support information for each message.
• zSecure Admin and Audit for RACF Getting Started
  Provides a hands-on guide introducing IBM Security zSecure Admin and IBM Security zSecure Audit product features and user instructions for performing standard tasks and procedures. This manual is intended to help new users develop both a working knowledge of the basic IBM Security zSecure Admin and Audit for RACF system functionality and the ability to explore the other product features that are available.
• zSecure Admin and Audit for RACF User Reference Manual
  Describes the product features for IBM Security zSecure Admin and IBM Security zSecure Audit. Includes user instructions to run the admin and audit features from ISPF panels. This manual also provides troubleshooting resources and instructions for installing the zSecure Collect for z/OS® component.
• IBM Security zSecure Admin and Audit for RACF Line Commands and Primary Commands Summary
  Lists the line commands and primary (ISPF) commands with very brief explanations.
• zSecure Audit for ACF2 Getting Started
  Describes the zSecure Audit for CA-ACF2 product features and provides user instructions for performing standard tasks and procedures such as analyzing Logon IDs, Rules, Global System Options, and running reports. The manual also includes a list of common terms for those not familiar with ACF2 terminology.
• zSecure Audit for ACF2 User Reference Manual
  Explains how to use zSecure Audit for CA-ACF2 for mainframe security and monitoring. For new users, the guide provides an overview and conceptual information about using CA-ACF2 and accessing functionality from the ISPF panels. For advanced users, the manual provides detailed reference information, troubleshooting tips, information about using zSecure Collect for z/OS, and details about user interface setup.
• zSecure Audit for Top Secret User Reference Manual
  Describes the zSecure Audit for CA-Top Secret product features and provides user instructions for performing standard tasks and procedures.
• zSecure CARLa Command Reference
  Provides both general and advanced user reference information about the CARLa Auditing and Reporting Language (CARLa). CARLa is a programming language that is used to create security administrative and audit reports with zSecure. The zSecure CARLa Command Reference also provides detailed information about the NEWLIST types and fields for selecting data and creating zSecure reports.
• zSecure Alert User Reference Manual
  Explains how to configure, use, and troubleshoot IBM Security zSecure Alert, a real-time monitor for z/OS systems protected with the Security Server (RACF) or CA-ACF2.
• zSecure Command Verifier User Guide
  Explains how to install and use IBM Security zSecure Command Verifier to protect RACF mainframe security by enforcing RACF policies as RACF commands are entered.
• zSecure CICS Toolkit User Guide
  Explains how to install and use IBM Security zSecure CICS® Toolkit to provide RACF administration capabilities from the CICS environment.
• zSecure Visual Client Manual
  Explains how to set up and use the IBM Security zSecure Visual Client to perform RACF administrative tasks from the Windows-based GUI.
• Support for problem solving
  Solutions to problems can often be found in IBM knowledge bases or a product fix might be available. If you register with IBM Software Support, you can subscribe to IBM's weekly email notification service. IBM Support provides assistance with product defects, answers frequently asked questions, and helps to resolve problems.