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Security Modes

Mode is the level of security under which CA Top Secret operates. There are four modes: DORMANT, WARN, IMPL, and FAIL.

These security modes are an invaluable tool when planning a phased or gradual implementation of your security environment. They can be set to apply to the entire installation, a particular facility, or even a particular user or group of users.

Note: Passwords are validated in all modes.

DORMANT

CA Top Secret is installed, but is not actively validating. The TSS command is fully supported and can be used.

WARN

CA Top Secret is active, but violations generate warning messages rather than the requests being failed.

IMPL

CA Top Secret is active, and fails any unauthorized access requests. Users not defined to CA Top Secret can operate normally but are restricted from accessing protected resources.

FAIL

CA Top Secret is in full control of access requests. All users must be defined and all resources protected.