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IBM System i Security Guide for IBM i5/OS Version 5 Release 4

An IBM Redbooks publication

Note: This is publication is now archived. For reference only.

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Published on 11 October 2006, updated 13 December 2007

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ISBN-10: 0738496863
ISBN-13: 9780738496863
IBM Form #: SG24-6668-01


Authors: Deb Landon, Debbie Landon, Tom Barlen, Stephan Imhof and Lars-Olov Spångberg

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    Abstract

    The IBM System i family, with its operating system IBM i5/OS, is considered one of the most secure systems in the industry. From the beginning, security was designed as an integral part of the system. The System i platform provides a rich set of security features and services that pertain to the goals of authentication, authorization, integrity, confidentiality, and auditing. However, if an IBM Client does not know that a service, such as a virtual private network (VPN) or hardware cryptographic support, exists on the system, they will not use it.

    In addition, there are more and more security auditors and consultants who are in charge of implementing corporate security policies in an organization. In many cases, they are not familiar with the System i platform, but need to understand the security services that are available.

    This IBM Redbooks publication guides you through the native security features that are available on the System i platform. This book is intended for security auditors and consultants, IBM System Specialists, Business Partners, and Clients to help you answer first-level questions concerning the security features that are available on the System i platform.

    Table of Contents

    Part 1. Security concepts

    Chapter 1. Security management practices

    Chapter 2. Security process and policies

    Chapter 3. System i security overview

    Part 2. The basics of System i security

    Chapter 4. System i security fundamentals

    Chapter 5. Security tools

    Chapter 6. Security audit journal

    Chapter 7. Confidentiality and integrity

    Part 3. Network security

    Chapter 8. TCP/IP security

    Chapter 9. Cryptographic support

    Chapter 10. Virtual private network

    Chapter 11. Firewalls

    Part 4. Authentication

    Chapter 12. System i authentication methods

    Chapter 13. Single sign-on

    Part 5. Security management

    Chapter 14. Regulations and standards

    Chapter 15. Security monitoring

    Chapter 16. Considerations and recommendations

    Appendix A. LPAR security considerations

    Appendix B. Operations Console

    Appendix C. Applications and middleware security considerations

    Appendix D. Program temporary fixes

     

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