Measure and verify your mainframe security policies and compliance
Overview
Control your mainframe security compliance
IBM® zSecure Audit enhances the security of existing Z Systems® such as RACF®, ACF2 and Top Secret by enforcing and enhancing security policies. Automated reports can locate vulnerabilities and compliance issues in strict compliance environments such as PCI DSS, STIG and more.
Features
Intelligent auditing and reporting
- Detection
- Event collection
- Reports
- Integration
- Modernization
- SMF records
Automated detection of security misconfigurations
Automatically generated reports in standard or custom formats help you quickly identify issues by providing clear vulnerability analysis of your mainframe. These insights support stronger discretionary access control, streamline security management, and reduce the risk of human error and misconfiguration.
Multi-provider event collection and ingestion
Automated compliance framework testing and enhanced reporting capabilities help you quickly locate vulnerabilities and compliance issues in strict environments such as for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and other similar standards.
Customizable security breach reporting insights
zSecure Audit can automatically email reports daily when defined events occur or a security breach is detected. Its extensive reporting capabilities provide flexible customization options, enabling organizations to tailor reports to specific compliance, audit, and operational requirements.
Integration with SIEMs including QRadar®
Access audit events and user access logs generated by IBM security management tools populated within security information and event management (SIEM) solutions, including IBM QRadar for normalization and compliance reporting.
Modernize with IBM Cloud Pak® for Security
zSecure Audit and zSecure Alert integrate with SIEM platforms such as QRadar to use the capabilities of IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S). CP4S centralizes security data and workflows, providing a unified console for IBM and third-party tools. It enables quick actions through AI and automation, simplified processes and remote accessibility through a multicloud platform.
Extensive Coverage of SMF Record Data Sources
zSecure Audit offers extensive coverage of system management facilities (SMF) records and predefined event reports, enabling you to report on user behavior and identify users who circumvent system security. The CARLa Auditing and Reporting Language (CARLa) used in zSecure Audit enables you to modify the displays and reports by using SMF and other data sources.
Use cases
Simplify auditing and compliance management
Strengthen system reliability and security with advanced monitoring and analytics. Quickly identify risks, reduce disruptions, and gain actionable insights from critical data across your environment to maintain continuity and support confident decision‑making.
Prevent disruptions before they escalate by monitoring audit controls and security event data. Identify vulnerabilities early, reduce costly downtime, and avoid unnecessary expenses by maintaining continuous visibility into system activity and compliance gaps.
Generate highly customizable reports that highlight security breaches and unusual activity. Quickly pinpoint root causes, streamline investigations, and provide stakeholders with clear, actionable insights to resolve issues and strengthen security posture.
Leverage data analytics to detect system changes and unusual patterns that may indicate threats. Improve response times, mitigate vulnerabilities, and proactively safeguard your environment by identifying risks before they impact operations.
Access and analyze real-time security data across mainframe environments, including RACF, CA ACF2, and CA Top Secret. Maintain full visibility into critical systems, enabling faster decisions, improved compliance, and stronger overall security management.
Resources
Latest updates and technical guides
Stay up to date with the latest IBM zSecure Audit information. Access ebook, technical reports for deeper insights, and explore product documentation that supports deployment, configuration, and ongoing security operations.
IBM zSecure is a complete family of cybersecurity products for your IBM mainframe