More than thirty years ago—before mainframe security facilities were commercially available—the NIH Computer Center developed the "keyword" subsystem. This system still exists on the OS/390 South system today. In 1983, IBM’s resource access control facility (RACF) was introduced at NIH to provide users with a more robust and flexible option for data set protection. In 1994, RACF replaced the logon portion of the keyword system. It is now time to phase out the keyword system entirely in favor of RACF. The keyword facility will not exist on Titan.
If you still rely on keyword protection of your data you should begin preparing for RACF. First you will need to examine your application and data security requirements, then become familiar with RACF’s capabilities. To assist you, CIT will provide a series of articles and seminars focused on using RACF as your data protection mechanism. The first training will be a class titled "Titan Transition—What’s My Keyword?" on July 12, 2001. You can enroll online, or by calling TASC at (301) 594-6248.
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