Since you have one of the security products installed and heavily configured, why not identify that as your protection tool. Maybe even demonstrate that controls prevent unauthorized updates to system and APF datasets and the IPL text. Given z/OS's statement of integrity, if the malicious software cannot execute privileged it can't do any real damage.
:>: -----Original Message----- :>: From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu] On :>: Behalf Of Greg Dorner :>: Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 8:07 AM :>: To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu :>: Subject: Malicious Software Protection :>: :>: Dear IBM-MAINers, :>: :>: Our auditors are insisting that we install a product that protects :>: against malicious software (viruses, worms, trojans, etc.). :>: :>: Does anyone know of a product that does this? I heard that McAfee is :>: coming out with a z/OS product "later this year", but I called them and :>: they had no idea what I was talking about. :>: :>: z/OS, with proper security controls (and believe me - we have LOTS!) :>: should not have to worry about such things, at least that's what I've :>: always heard. :>: :>: Any input on this topic would be GREATLY appreciated!! :>: :>: Thanks, :>: Greg Dorner, WPS Insurance Corp. :>: :>: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- :>: For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, :>: send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
