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IBM Resource Access Control Facility vs Top Secret comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM Resource Access Control...
Ranking in Mainframe Security
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Top Secret
Ranking in Mainframe Security
4th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Mainframe Security category, the mindshare of IBM Resource Access Control Facility is 15.4%, down from 24.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Top Secret is 11.5%, down from 16.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mainframe Security
 

Featured Reviews

KC
Mar 29, 2017
We're able to do role-based security so when new people join the company we're able to quickly add them to the proper security through role-based security groups.
It's completely secure. That's the best answer I can give you. We're able to do role-based security so when new people join the company we're able to quickly add them to the proper security through role-based security groups. Our resources are secured with this product I would welcome something…
it_user558108 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 23, 2016
In terms of authorization, it controls what access accounts have with the two resources on the mainframe.
I've got about 20 or 30 items. I would like to see the ability to create a CFILE backup from a backup. A CFILE is a sequential version of what you've got on your database. If you do it against your live database, you impair performance. I want to be able to create that from a backup of the database. That's one of our primary items that we need. Another item that we need is more capabilities around two-factor authentication (2FA). They are working on two-factor authentication and have been making good progress. It's not quite where it needs to be for us yet.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
43%
Insurance Company
12%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
31%
Insurance Company
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What tools and utilities are available for managing RACF and performing administrative tasks?
One of the primary features is the RACF Administrative Toolkit, which offers a graphic user interface for managing the solution’s resources, users, and security policies. This simplifies administra...
How can RACF be integrated into existing mainframe environments and workflows?
RACF seamlessly integrates with existing mainframe environments by leveraging its extensive set of APIs and interfaces. They allow for other applications and software to interact with the solution ...
Can IBM RACF enforce segregation of duties (SoD)?
RACF can be instrumental in implementing SoD within an organization. By using the solution's access control mechanisms, you are able to establish clear boundaries and prevent users from performing ...
Can Top Secret enforce granular access controls for our mainframe system?
Top Secret is a great solution that can provide you with extensive capabilities to enforce very specific access controls for mainframe resources. You can set up intricate rules and restrictions, gi...
 

Also Known As

IBM RACF
CA Top Secret
 

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