These individuals are usually the most technically talented and clever in the organization. Until a security product is installed, not only do they have free access to all resources, they are aware of more different and creative ways to access those resources than any other area in the shop, and they may have tried most of them. This is the area most likely to consider breaking or bypassing the security system a challenge.
By the nature of their jobs, they require powerful access to systems resources. They do not, however, normally require direct access to applications resources, except for DASD management functions. They are often opposed to the security system because they fear that it gets in the way of doing their job.
Cooperation must be cultivated in this area for two important reasons. First of all, CA Top Secret software maintenance is the responsibility of this area. In order to effect smooth maintenance procedures, a cooperative spirit must exist between the software area and the security administration area. Secondly, the systems software group often uses facilities capable of bypassing security. It is important to restrict the use of these facilities and to gain this group’s cooperation in doing so.
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