zSecure CICS Toolkit

The architecture of zSecure CICS Toolkit is centered around its integration with the CICS and RACF environments on z/OS. The main components include the CICS Toolkit Server, the ISPF interface, and the RACF interface. The CICS Toolkit Server acts as the central processing unit, handling requests from the ISPF interface and batch jobs.

The ISPF interface provides an interactive environment for administrators to manage security settings, define CICS resources, and generate reports. The RACF interface is responsible for interacting with the RACF database to manage user profiles, groups, and resource access. Communication between the ISPF interface and the CICS Toolkit Server occurs through standard z/OS protocols.

The CICS Toolkit Server interacts with RACF using RACF APIs. The toolkit uses RACF for access control, with detailed audit logging of security events. The toolkit stores configuration data and audit logs within the z/OS environment, utilizing standard z/OS datasets.

Network requirements include connectivity to the CICS and RACF environments. The toolkit's design emphasizes integration with CICS and RACF, providing a streamlined approach to security management. The toolkit's focus is on streamlining RACF administration within CICS, offering features not always available in general security tools.