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Fields

A field resides in the data area of the ACID's security record that holds information system and security level applications use.

Security Record Segments and Fields

Each security record is broken down by segments as defined in IBM's External Security Interface (RACROUTE) Guide.

Fields and segments of the ACID record are defined in the Field Descriptor Table (FDT) reserved record of the security file. Some fields and segments are pre-defined by CA Top Secret at installation. You can add additional fields and segments.

Manipulation of the FDT requires special administrative authority.

Assigning Values for Defined Fields

After you define fields and segments to the FDT, the field name becomes a keyword in CA Top Secret. Use standard CA Top Secret commands to assign, replace, and remove values. Anyone with administrative authority over the ACID can modify fields in an ACID security record.