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    Pervasive Encryption on z/OS

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    This course introduces pervasive encryption on z/OS and explains how to protect sensitive data using encryption technologies available on IBM Z. Topics include implementation concepts, ICSF and RACF-related considerations, dataset protection, and the practical steps needed to deploy and manage encryption in enterprise environments.

    Pervasive Encryption on z/OS
    Table of contents
    1. Short Summary
    2. Modality
    3. Cost
    4. Publish date
    5. Retire date
    6. Duration
    7. Agenda
    8. Objectives
    9. Brand/Department
    10. Product
    11. Skill Level
    12. Key Topics
    13. Audience
    14. Labs
    15. Follow-on Courses
    Short Summary

    Pervasive encryption course with hands-on labs, key to IBM's security portfolio

    Modality

    Classroom or Instructor-led online

    Cost

    paid

    Amount

    300

    Publish Date

    July 6, 2018

    Retire Date

    December 30, 2029

    Duration

    24 hours

    Agenda
    • Describe the components of Pervasive Encryption on z/OS
    • Explain the role of encryption for data protection

    2

    • Implement hardware crypto on your z System
    • Load and activate AES Master Keys
    • Implement and start ICSF
    • Understand the differences between secure keys clear keys and protected keys
    • Describe how are key values used for encryption and decryption
    • Generate, maintain and manage Keys
    • Setup access to key labels
    • Setup policy to supply key label (RACF SMS JCL)
    • Access data in encrypted data sets
    • Create encrypted data sets - Supplying key labels
    • Convert existing data sets to encryption
    • Verify encryption status
    • Encrypt Data in Transit
    • Encrypt Data at Rest
    • Manage data sets, data keys, and key labels
    Objectives

    After completing this course, you should be able to:

    • Describe the components of Pervasive Encryption on z/OS
    • Explain the role of encryption for data protection

    2

    • Implement hardware crypto on your z System
    • Load and activate AES Master Keys
    • Implement and start ICSF
    • Understand the differences between secure keys clear keys and protected keys
    • Describe how are key values used for encryption and decryption
    • Generate, maintain and manage Keys
    • Setup access to key labels
    • Setup policy to supply key label (RACF SMS JCL)
    • Access data in encrypted data sets
    • Create encrypted data sets - Supplying key labels
    • Convert existing data sets to encryption
    • Verify encryption status
    • Encrypt Data in Transit
    • Encrypt Data at Rest
    • Manage data sets, data keys, and key labels
    Brand/Department

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    IBM Z - Mainframe

    Product

    IBM Encryption Facility for z/OS

    Skill Level

    Instructor: advanced, Student: intermediate

    Key Topics

    ibm, ibm z, z/os, pervasive, encryption

    Audience
    • This class is intended for z/OS system programmers and security specialists in charge of designing
    • implementing and monitoring Pervasive Encryption on z/OS.
    Labs

    Yes

    Follow-on Courses

    Not provided.