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Stopping the CA Top Secret Started Task

The CA Top Secret started‑task procedure can be terminated with the O/S Stop command:

P TSS

This operation is protected. Terminating the started task does not terminate the Security Interface. The Security Interface remains active, validating requests even though the started task has been terminated. Shutting down the CA Top Secret started task deactivates Security File inputs and outputs, console communication to the operator, and use of the TSS command. DOWN options affect all modes, except DORMANT, after the CA Top Secret address space is deactivated. See the control option for details on options available when bringing down the CA Top Secret address space.

If an “end‑of‑day” shutdown is required to complete an orderly CPU termination, CA Top Secret does not prompt the operator for authorization.

For information on temporary and end‑of‑day shutdown, see the User Guide.