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System Entry Protection

Once ACIDs have been defined to CA Top Secret, users must pass at least two tests to enter the system:

• They must have a valid ACID.
• They must have a valid password.

As part of a flexible approach to security administration, CA Top Secret supports a wide variety of password security policies by using password protection controls and options. Some of these controls and options are:

• Restricting how passwords can be defined and changed
• Setting expiration intervals
• Maintaining password history
• Selecting a password violation threshold

In addition to these password controls, an ACID can also be restricted to:

• A particular terminal or CPU
• Access only on particular days of the week or during certain hours
• Access through particular facility such as TSO and CICS