What are the main components of z/MQSSX?

The primary components include the Security Server, the Channel Interceptor, and the Configuration Manager. These components work together to enforce security policies and manage access to MQ resources.

How do the components of z/MQSSX communicate?

The Channel Interceptor intercepts channel connections, the Security Server enforces security policies, and the Configuration Manager handles configuration settings. Communication occurs through z/OS system services and MQ APIs.

What configuration files or interfaces are used?

Configuration is managed through configuration files that define access rules and security policies. The product also provides interfaces for monitoring and administration.

What types of APIs does z/MQSSX expose?

z/MQSSX uses MQ APIs to interact with MQ and z/OS system services for security enforcement. It does not expose REST or SOAP APIs.

What is the business value of using z/MQSSX?

z/MQSSX provides a security layer for MQ, protecting sensitive data and ensuring only authorized users and systems can access MQ resources. This helps organizations meet compliance requirements.

How does z/MQSSX reduce risk?

By controlling access to MQ resources, z/MQSSX reduces the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches. It helps maintain the integrity and confidentiality of messaging data.

How does z/MQSSX simplify security management?

z/MQSSX simplifies security management by providing a centralized point for defining and enforcing access policies. This reduces the administrative overhead associated with securing MQ.

What authentication methods are supported?

z/MQSSX supports access control based on logon ID, IP address, and SSL DN. It does not support other authentication methods.

What access control model is used?

z/MQSSX uses an access control model based on defined rules. These rules specify which users or systems are permitted or denied access based on criteria such as logon ID, IP address, and SSL DN.

What encryption is used?

z/MQSSX does not explicitly mention encryption methods. The security relies on the underlying SSL/TLS configuration for secure communication.

What audit/logging capabilities exist?

z/MQSSX provides logging capabilities to record access attempts and security-related events. These logs are essential for auditing and security analysis.

What administrative interfaces are available?

Administrative interfaces include a Command Line Interface (CLI) for configuration and management tasks. There is no GUI or web console.

How is user management handled?

User management is handled through the z/OS security system and the z/MQAUSX product for authentication. z/MQSSX itself does not manage users directly.

What monitoring/logging capabilities exist?

z/MQSSX provides logging of security events and access attempts. These logs can be used for monitoring and troubleshooting. There is no built-in monitoring dashboard.

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z/MQSSX

Capitalware Active z/OS

MQ Messaging and SOA Security

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Capitalware

Product Overview

The architecture of z/MQSSX comprises several key components designed to secure external access to IBM MQ on z/OS. The Channel Interceptor is a core component, intercepting incoming channel connections to enforce security policies. The Security Server is responsible for evaluating access requests based on configured rules.

The Configuration Manager handles the storage and retrieval of configuration data, including access rules, IP address restrictions, and SSL DN settings. These components communicate through z/OS system services and MQ APIs. The product does not use any specific database or storage mechanism beyond the z/OS file system for configuration files.

The Security Server and Channel Interceptor interact to enforce access control. The CLI provides the primary administrative interface for configuring and managing the system. The product supports access control based on logon ID, IP address, and SSL DN.

It does not provide built-in monitoring dashboards. The product uses the underlying SSL/TLS configuration for secure communication. The product integrates with the z/OS security infrastructure and requires z/MQAUSX for user authentication.

The product provides logging of security events and access attempts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is z/MQSSX?

z/MQSSX secures external access to IBM MQ resources on z/OS. It allows or denies access based on logon ID, IP address, or SSL DN. It can also limit the number of channel connections on a SRVCONN channel.

Does z/MQSSX handle user authentication?

z/MQSSX does not validate logon IDs and passwords. This function is performed by the z/MQAUSX product, which is required for user authentication.

How does z/MQSSX improve security for MQ?

z/MQSSX enhances security by controlling access to MQ resources. It allows administrators to define access rules based on various criteria, ensuring only authorized users and systems can connect.

What platform does z/MQSSX run on?

z/MQSSX operates on the z/OS platform, integrating with IBM MQ. It provides a security layer for external access, ensuring secure communication with MQ resources.

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Product Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

What is z/MQSSX?

Does z/MQSSX handle user authentication?

How does z/MQSSX improve security for MQ?

What platform does z/MQSSX run on?

What are the main components of z/MQSSX?

How do the components of z/MQSSX communicate?

What configuration files or interfaces are used?

What types of APIs does z/MQSSX expose?

What is the business value of using z/MQSSX?

How does z/MQSSX reduce risk?

How does z/MQSSX simplify security management?

What authentication methods are supported?

What access control model is used?

What encryption is used?

What audit/logging capabilities exist?

What administrative interfaces are available?

How is user management handled?

What are the main configuration parameters?

What monitoring/logging capabilities exist?

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