IBM System p™ servers and AIX® 6.1, IBM's latest version of a UNIX® operating system (OS), deliver dependable hardware and software security features. Effective system and network security policies depend not just on hardware components you can rely on, but also operating system technologies that serve as building blocks for the applications that control users' access.
With the advanced authentication, accountability, administration and encryption capabilities of the System p platform and the AIX OS, you can set system-wide security policies that meet the needs of your organization along with controls that are configurable on a user-by-user basis.
AIX 6.1 includes new support for security including Role Based Access Control, Multi-level security, enhancements to the AIX Security Expert and many other features designed to improve the security of your AIX systems.
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AIX 6.1 security: defense in depth (US)
AIX 6.1 introduces multiple security enhancements to provide a variety of options for clients to secure their IT environment. Clients can achieve defense in depth protection for their IT environment by deploying most of these AIX security features.
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| From access control lists to auditing subsystems, System p and AIX tools can help you manage your security facilities, whether you are protecting a single processor or a cross-platform network. Explore technical content that explains how. |
System security (US)
Manage various users and groups and implement access and privilege controls against operating system resources.
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System management (US)
Effectively and securely administer your IT environment, including network infrastructure, servers, clients and pervasive devices.
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Applications and tools (US)
Use the security features of System p servers to establish operating procedures that address security requirements and exposures.
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Encryption (US)
Use cryptographic hardware solutions to enhance data-transmission protection and to secure highly sensitive cryptographic keys.
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security-alert@austin.ibm.com. Please encrypt sensitive email using our PGP key. You can obtain the key by using a public key server or clicking
here. The PGP key has the following properties:
ID = 0xA6A36CCC
Key fingerprint = 0FD0 3048 E36F 8EE3 7447 77BE F257 E270 A6A3 6CCC
Key Type = DSA
Key Size = 1024
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