Command Functions

Command functions are the primary tool of the security administrator. A command function lets you define ACIDs, assign attributes, and determine resource access.

Command Syntax

Commands have the following syntax:

TSS FUNCTION (acid|STC|AUDIT|RDT|FDT|DLF|ALL|NDT|SDT) KEYWORD(OPERAND)

TSS

CA Top Secret commands must always begin with "TSS."

FUNCTION

Specifies the name of the function CA Top Secret will perform. The following rules apply:

The function must immediately follow "TSS."
You can only enter one function per TSS command.
You must enter one or more spaces between TSS and the function.

(acid|STC|AUDIT|RDT|FDT|DLF|ALL|NDT|SDT)

Specifies the ACID or record the function will affect.

KEYWORD

Specifies the resource type or security attribute the function is processing. You can enter keywords:

In any order
Online: You can enter keywords from line to line without special action.
In batch: You must follow the last keyword on a continuing line with a blank and a dash. You can enter the next keyword on the next input line.

(OPERAND)

Specifies the prefix, resource name, or the required value for a security attribute. You must provide operands, and you must provide parentheses to indicate no value. If an operand is missing, any following keyword is ignored.

Entry Methods

You can enter CA Top Secret functions free-form onto the command screen of an online terminal or into any of the CA Top Secret full-screen administration panels.

Example: free-form command entry

In this example, a user enters a command free-form onto the command screen:

TSS CREATE(USER01) TYPE(USER)
                   NAME('H.PARKER')
                   PASSWORD(1234,30,EXPIRE)
                   SOURCE(GRAF0076)
                   PROFILE(BUDGET,TAXES,CRIME)
                   DSNAME(SYS.01)
                   DEPARTMENT(DEPTB01)