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Learning guide: Steps to a secure System i

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03.16.2007
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[IMAGE]This organized list will guide you along your way to maintaining a secure iSeries system. Undoubtedly, the iSeries is one of the most secure platforms out there, but don't be mistaken in thinking that it is untouchable. Address the basic security issues now and take the proactive steps needed to prevent having your system compromised.
-- Deb Tart, associate editor

TABLE OF CONTENTS
  [IMAGE] Chapter 1: iSeries security at a glance
  [IMAGE] Chapter 2: Setting up user security
  [IMAGE] Chapter 3: Setting up resource security
  [IMAGE] Chapter 4: Testing & planning iSeries security
  [IMAGE] Chapter 5: Understanding security level settings and authorities
  [IMAGE] Chapter 6: Monitoring/auditing security
  [IMAGE] Chapter 7: General security resources
  [IMAGE] Chapter 8: Simply security fun!

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Granting user B the same private authorities as user A
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