Re: Security Options

Shelly,

I agree with Chris that the best place to start is with object-level
security, as the scenario you described can be handled quite well with
OS/400.  OS/400 is very secure - if you take the time to do the setup.  You
might want to check out IBM's Technical Studio on security -
http://www.iseries.ibm.com/tstudio/secure1/secdex.htm.  If you want to learn
about security I have been impressed with Carol Woodbury's work.  The 4th
edition of her book, "Implementing AS/400 Security" was recently released.
The 29th Street Press publishes it - here's the link:
http://www.as400network.com/str/books/Uniquebook2.cfm?NextBook=186.  There
are also consulting firms (the company I work for included) that will
perform a Security Review and then assist you in making changes to your
system to facilitate their recommendations.  If this is a one-time thing
then bringing in consultants may be beneficial.  But if you wish to have the
skill set in-house I would recommend educating at least two employees.

Chuck


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