SirSafe

SirSafe is a security application designed to enhance the security of Model 204 databases running on z/OS and z/VM mainframe platforms. It integrates with mainframe security products using the SAF interface, providing access control and auditing capabilities. This integration allows organizations to leverage their existing security infrastructure to protect Model 204 data.

The architecture of SirSafe likely includes components that interface with the SAF interface to validate user access and log security events. These components communicate with the Model 204 database to enforce access control policies. The product likely uses configuration files to define access control rules and auditing parameters.

SirSafe integrates with mainframe security managers such as IBM RACF, CA Top Secret, and Broadcom ACF2. It likely supports authentication methods provided by these security managers. The access control model is likely role-based (RBAC), where users are assigned roles with specific permissions to access Model 204 resources.

SirSafe provides auditing and logging capabilities to track user access and security events within the Model 204 database. Alternatives include implementing custom security solutions or using the built-in security features of Model 204, but these may not provide the same level of integration and control.