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2.1.7 TLM Security

It is increasingly important to secure critical data using
data encryption.  Tape management systems record the
encryption status of each tape data set.

The following data element indicates the encryption status of
each tape data set in the Tape Data Set (TLMTLD) file:

o Tape Encryption Key Index (TMDKEYIX)

This data element can be examined to ensure compliance with
security requirements.