In today’s evolving cybersecurity landscape, securing network access points on the mainframe – both IP addresses and TCP/UDP ports – has become a mission-critical priority. This session presents pioneering techniques to protect these vital components using RACF SERVAUTH profiles, setting a new industry standard for IBM z/OS security. Attendees will explore how to effectively secure IP addresses and ports, prevent unauthorized access, and maintain system integrity through strategic use of RACF. We’ll share implementation frameworks, lessons learned, and real-world examples using zSecure that highlight the unique strengths of the mainframe in delivering comprehensive network protection. Whether you’re new to RACF or an experienced practitioner, this session offers practical insights into security your environment against emerging threats – before vulnerabilities can be exploited.

Session Topic: Security
Activity Type: Technology Breakout
Industry: Financial Markets
Technical Level: Intermediate Level
Product: IBM Z Security and Resiliency
Role: Infrastructure Engineer
Speaker(s): Joel Tilton, Julie Bergh