Encryption support in IMS

In IMS 15, the following types of data sets can be encrypted beside those already supported in earlier versions of IMS.

Write-ahead data set (WADS) encryption
In IMS 15, you can encrypt the data on the Write-ahead data set (WADS).
Fast Path DEDB area data sets (ADS) encryption
In IMS 15, you can encrypt Fast Path DEDB AREA data sets (ADS) by specifying a key label with it. Install APAR PI83756 to enable this feature. Fast Path DEDB area data sets (ADS) uses z/OS data set encryption, which is available in z/OS 2.2 with APAR OA50569 and dependent APARs installed, or in z/OS 2.3 or later.

Parent topic: IMS system enhancements