RACF® satisfies the preferences of the end user without compromising any of the concerns raised by security personnel. The RACF approach to data security is to provide an access control mechanism that:

• Offers effective user verification, resource authorization, and logging capabilities
• Supports the concept of user accountability
• Is flexible
• Has little noticeable effect on the majority of end users, and little or no impact on an installation's current operation
• Is easy to install and maintain