The IBM Mainframe Environment for IT Auditors

Course: MFAUDIT

Duration: 3 Days

Level: I

Course Summary

This course is specifically designed for audit and security personnel requiring a solid understanding of the IBM Mainframe (Z-series) environment and z/OS operating system. The class includes a major segment that will consolidate the technical knowledge gained into a practically focused mainframe audit checklist.

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Topics Covered In This Course

System Z hardware

PR/SM and LPARs
The SYSPLEX - its components and functions
The Hardware Management Console
Power on Reset
Processors
Storage
Storage Protection
Channel Paths

The z/OS Operating System

The main functions of an operating system
The important components of z/OS
Multi-tasking and Multi-processing
Management of the hardware resources
Processor management
Storage management
I/O management
System Integrity
Supervisor State
Protect Keys
Authorized Program Facility
System initialization and IPL

Looking after Data in z/OS

Storage Management in z/OS
Data format and structures
Record Organizations
Access methods
DASD and Tape
Dataset naming conventions
Locating a dataset
Catalog Structure
VTOC
SMS HSM

Running Work in z/OS JES2

Categories of work
Batch job
Started task
TSO user
Application development
Programming languages
Program Binder
Executable Programs

UNIX Services

Open Systems within System Z
The UNIX Environment in z/OS HFS Data Sets
Cross Platform Portability
Typical UNIX Applications within z/OS
TCP/IP, WebSphere, Domino, Integrating the Platforms z/OS Facilities
RACF and Security Server
SMF data
z/OS facilities such as LLA and GRS
TSO ISPF SDSF
JCL

The Operators View of z/OS

Consoles
Console functions and types
The Operator Console Display
SDSF Messages
Message Structure
Message Routing
Automated Operations

Auditing the system Z environment

The Audit checklist

CICS, DB2 and WebsphereMQ fundamentals

Relationship of CICS, DB2 and MQ to z/OS and each other
Internal and external Product security
Relationship to RACF

CICS

CICS functions and facilities
CICS structure
Transaction processing facilities
Resources definition
CICS recovery facilities
CICS security

DB2

DB2 UDB Architecture
Accessing the environments
User Security
The DB2 Catalog
SQL
System Security
Procedures
Triggers

WebsphereMQ

Queuing and Client Server Overview
MQ Overall Structure
Queue Manager
Local and Remote Queues
Channels
Triggering
Dead Letter Queue
Logs
Security Report
Error Handling

What You Can Expect

This course will provide delegates with a focused introduction to the Z-series hardware and z/OS operating system. It introduces all the IBM terminology and explains the key concepts employed by System Z when performing its functions. The optional third day provides a focused insight into the functions and capabilities of CICS, DB2 and WebsphereMQ.

Who Should Take This Course

Recommended Prerequisites

Some understanding of IT technical concepts and IT audit methodology would be useful.

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Related Courses

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SECVE	Securing the Virtual Environment	3 Days	I	Details
RACFAUD	RACF - Audit and Compliance Roadmap	4 Days	II	Details

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