Mainframe Security Myths

Understand how to secure data and facilitate compliance in the mainframe world.

Many uncritically believe that the mainframe z/OS system is inherently secure without additional attention or effort. In reality, it's more accurate to say that it is the most secure platform but is the most secure platform only when appropriately managed.

Watch this video below that introduces three common myths about the mainframe, using the following guiding questions to assist your comprehension:

1. For the security of mainframe, why is it emphasized that despite the mainframe's secure foundation, applying and monitoring controls are crucial for maintaining genuine data protection?

2. In terms of mainframe data accessibility, in what ways has the role of the mainframe evolved in the modern data center, challenging the notion that mainframe data stays isolated?

3. Regarding the assumption about mainframe security, how do the mainframe's changing role and increased integration capabilities challenge the assumption of complete security, leading to potential organizational complacency and increased risk?