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Protecting Resources Using APIs

If you have defined resources that are not part of CA ControlMinder (that is, in‑house resources), you can protect them by using CA ControlMinder APIs. Each API has two layers:

The function library

Enables programmers to use the CA ControlMinder authorization engine.

The user exits

Enable the system administrator to tailor CA ControlMinder behavior to the requirements of the site.

Note: For more information about CA ControlMinder APIs, see the SDK Guide.