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Identify Your Security Requirements

The user can define the security structure and level of authority for each individual accessing CA WA CA 7 Edition. Make a careful evaluation of your security requirements before implementing CA WA CA 7 Edition security.

When a variable number of people are involved in handling the work flow, some method must be used to control who performs specific tasks. An authorization level must be defined to protect your data and resources. CA WA CA 7 Edition provides facilities for accessing and maintaining the database and monitoring and controlling the production process. These facilities require performance of specialized tasks by different people with varying levels of responsibility.

To help ensure integrity of its system, CA WA CA 7 Edition lets each installation define a control structure or hierarchy required within its environment. Levels of responsibility are then assigned to specific individuals depending on that individuals activities within the hierarchy.

When defining the control structure, consider the following:

• Which security options are you using?
• Who can access and use CA WA CA 7 Edition?
• Do individual users need access to only certain commands or applications under CA WA CA 7 Edition?
• On formatted panels, are users be restricted from certain functions (Add, Update, Delete)?
• Can users access calendars?
• Do USERIDs exist in the JCL for a job or does CA WA CA 7 Edition or a user exit insert the USERIDs?
• Can users issue commands or submit jobs that contain a USERID other than their own?