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IBM Security zSecure Enhancements for data encryption and SIEM feeds Service Stream Enhancement (SSE) - Documentation Updates (APARs OA55303, OA55304)

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Abstract

This IBM® Security zSecure™ Enhancements for data encryption and SIEM feeds SSE provides the following topics of interest:
1. The capability to provide a near real-time feed for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions without the need for SMF logstreams.
2. Additional support for Pervasive Encryption:
- Auditing of Coupling Facility structures.
- Additional support for key labels, in connection to DFHSM maintenance from 2018Q1 (APAR OA52810).
- Additional data set encryption information from SMF record type 42.
- Additional z Encryption Readiness Technology (zERT) information from SMF record type 119.
- Additional support for Integrated Cryptographic Services Facility (ICSF); in particular, SMF record type 82-4x key lifecycle and usage records.
3. Additional support for multiple data set sensitivities.
4. A new data sensitivity type for GDPR.
5. Capability to use mask specifications on SIMULATE statements to identify groups of sensitive data sets.
6. Usability and serviceability enhancements. For example:
- SMF record summary provided in zSecure Alert to enable verifying proper configuration.
- Ability to search application data in the user interface.

Content

This document lists the documentation updates as a result of the IBM® Security zSecure™ Service Stream Enhancement for Enhancements for data encryption and SIEM feeds - APAR numbers OA55303 and OA55304. All updates apply to IBM Security zSecure Version 2.3.0.

The following IBM Security zSecure V2.3.0 unlicensed publications were updated. You can find the original V2.3.0 unlicensed zSecure publications on the IBM Knowledge Center:

Unlicensed zSecure V2.3.0 publications:
PDF file
zSecure CARLa-Driven Components Installation and Deployment Guide
zSecure Messages Guide

The following licensed zSecure V2.3.0 publications were updated:

  • zSecure CARLa Command Reference
  • zSecure Admin and Audit for RACF User Reference Manual
  • zSecure Audit for ACF2 User Reference Manual
  • zSecure Audit for Top Secret User Reference Manual


To obtain the documentation updates for these licensed publications, as well as the original V2.3.0 licensed publications, send an email to tivzos@us.ibm.com. Request access to the licensed publications for IBM Security zSecure Suite 2.3.0. Include your company's IBM customer number and your preferred contact information. You will receive details to fulfill your order.

Notes:

  • Revisions bars in the left margin of the PDF files indicate the documentation updates.
  • Referenced topics that have not changed are not included in this document. You can find them in the publication that the chapter applies to.

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Modified date:
15 June 2022

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