Security / Governance, Risk & Compliance

IBM Security zSecure Admin — RACF administration and reporting

Three-day IBM training (TK263G) in zSecure Admin — managing RACF profiles through ISPF, maintenance, reporting, system comparison and RACF database verification. For mainframe security administrators.

Three-day IBM training (TK263G) in zSecure Admin — managing RACF profiles through ISPF, maintenance, reporting, system comparison and RACF database verification.

IBM Security zSecure Admin — RACF administration and reporting is a three-day, intensive EITT training program, delivered on-site or remotely — depending on participant preferences. The program is designed for RACF administrators, mainframe security auditors and compliance specialists — classes combine theory with intensive practical exercises on a live z/OS environment.

Participants will leave the training with practical knowledge and tools for immediate application in their daily work.

Benefits

Browse and manage RACF profiles through the zSecure Admin ISPF panels
Perform mass profile changes using the supported zSecure functions
Produce user, group and resource profile reports
Compare RACF configurations across systems and over time
Verify RACF database consistency and resolve inconsistencies
Define custom reports and custom RACF fields

Who is this training for?

RACF administrators working through the IBM Security zSecure Admin ISPF panels

Mainframe security auditors verifying RACF configuration

Compliance specialists responsible for access reporting on z/OS

z/OS security engineers managing multiple LPAR systems

Professionals responsible for entitlement reviews and compliance on the IBM Z platform

Prerequisites

Ability to log on to TSO and navigate the ISPF panels
Basic z/OS system skills (ES10G or equivalent)
RACF administration fundamentals on z/OS (ES19G or equivalent)
Familiarity with the z/OS JCL environment and utilities (ES07G) — an advantage

Training program

Introduction to IBM Security zSecure Admin — architecture, ISPF interface
Browsing RACF profiles — users, groups, resources
Examining access control lists (ACLs) for resource profiles
Performing profile maintenance — mass changes with the supported functions
Reviewing and maintaining RACF SETROPTS options
Class descriptor table (CDT) settings

Maintaining input files for zSecure Admin session control
Displaying differences — the same system over time or across systems
Standard IBM Security zSecure Admin reports
User and group profile reports — creating and comparing
Resource reports — different resource types and the access defined for them
Comparing users or groups side by side

RACF database verification — reporting and resolving inconsistencies
CKGRACF — what the tool does and how it is used
Defining custom reports
Customizing installation data
Defining custom RACF fields
Practical scenarios — security management in a multi-system environment

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Training Topics

Frequently asked questions

Is this an IBM-authorized training?

The program follows the official IBM course TK263G. EITT is entitled to sell IBM trainings. The materials and labs are based on the official IBM program.

Do I need to know RACF?

Yes — the training assumes RACF administration fundamentals (ES19G or equivalent). We do not teach RACF from scratch — we teach how to manage RACF efficiently with zSecure Admin.

Is zSecure only about reporting?

No — zSecure Admin supports full RACF profile management (creating, modifying, mass changes), reporting, configuration comparison and database consistency verification. It is a complete administration tool.

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 3 days (9:00-16:00) and is available online and on-site. Exercises run on a live z/OS environment.

Will I receive a certificate after the training?

Yes, each participant receives a personalized certificate of completion issued by EITT.