Securing CA NSM Objects

This section contains the following topics:

What is Security Management

How Security Management Works

How Security Management Is Implemented

Phase 1: Customize Security Management Options

Phase 2: Start Security in QUIET Mode

Phase 3: Create Rules for Production in WARN Mode

Phase 4: Set Options for Production, FAIL Mode

Security Management Reports

What is Security Management

Security Management provides a policy‑based security system that protects against unauthorized access to vital CA NSM components and products.

To protect your management systems, you must augment physical security with software that can do the following:

Prevent unauthorized individuals from gaining access (logging on) to your systems being managed by CA NSM.
Ensure that only authorized personnel can access management data and resources.
Protect against access abuse by users with administrative privileges.
Provide a way to review and audit the use of data and resources.

Enhanced and simplified Security Management means reduced errors, greater responsiveness, and increased flexibility in meeting the needs of your organization. Most importantly, it means you can implement thorough and effective security policies without disrupting your work environment.

Note: The CA NSM Security Management components no longer provide file access authorization. If you need this type of additional security, you may want to evaluate eTrust Access Control. For more information, see Integration with eTrust Access Control.