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Security Administrator

The security administrator acts as the primary and central coordinator for security information and deals with all phases of implementing CA Top Secret Option for DB2. These responsibilities can include:

• Initial planning, which includes customizing the CA Top Secret Option for DB2 security environment
• Gradually implementing full security in FAIL mode
• Maintaining the Security file, reviewing incident and activity reports, and investigating suspicious events

A security administrator does not need previous programming experience, but it is helpful for this person to have some technical data processing knowledge.

The security administrator who uses CA Top Secret Option for DB2 should have a conceptual understanding of the vocabulary and procedures necessary to administer CA Top Secret Option for DB2. Most likely, this person will have hands‑on experience in administering CA Top Secret in a z/OS (CA Top Secret) environment, using the TSS command or the administration panels.