Your Next Line of Defense: Continuous enforcement of information systems security provides organizations with near real-time information about security breaches and changes in security controls to enable them to reduce risk exposure and vulnerabilities. Click Here to Learn about Automating Your Compliance Continuous Enforcement For RACF, ACF2, TSS PCI DSS - GDPR - 23 NYCRR 500 - SOX - DORA - CIS - NIST Learn More Vanguard Compliance Manager (VCM) Perform Custom Critical Compliance Checks for Both Internal and External Regulations in Regards to Industries as well as Clients VCM is a specialized security solution designed to simplify and automate the protection of complex z/OS enterprise environments through the use of customized baseline checks.
By leveraging Vanguard’s security expertise, it transforms the daunting task of compliance into a manageable, automated workflow. CleanUp & Offline CleanUp users can leverage Offline to test the impact of deleting profiles on the system prior to removing profiles from the production RACF database. Learn More CleanUp Key Features: • Highly Efficient Data Collection
• Produces Usage Reports for Analysis
• Identifies and Allows Unused RACF Entities Offline Key Features: • Cleanup Impact Analysis
• Produces Reports for Analysis
• Analyzes Authentication Requests Learn More Vanguard Security Solutions Version 3.1 - Available Now Features Include
  • Supports RACF, ACF2 and TSS
  • Enhanced Audit Reporting & Compliance Checks
  • Advanced Administrative Features
  • Upgraded Authentication Tools
    •      Learn More z/Assure® Vulnerability Analysis Program (VAP) Services Include: Elevate your Mainframe's Security Posture & Ensure your System Remains Resilient Against Modern Threats While Optimizing its Performance • Automated, Real-Time, Binary Code Scanning
    • Precise Vulnerability Detection
    • Detailed Vulnerability Reports
    • Proactive Defense Strategy
  • Improves Operational Efficiency
  • Won't Disrupt Ongoing Operations
  • Provides Version Control Capabilities
  • Delivers Change-Control with Patch Management
  • Integrates with Testing and Quality Assurance Tools
  • Ensures Reliability of Software Updates and Patches

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    Delivery System     Streamline The Organization’s Software Delivery Process
  • Automatic USER Lookup
  • Encrypted Email Addresses
  • User-Friendly Web Interface
  • Customizable Password Rules
  • Customizable Email Templates
  • Supports RACF, ACF2, and TSS
  • Reduces Expenses and Improves Efficiency
    •  Learn More Self-Help
    Password Reset     An Audit Compliant Replacement for In-House Password Reset Tools     • Learn More Vanguard's Software Application Monitoring and Malware Detection Meet SAMM Services Include: Tracks changes to system datasets
    Provides 24/7 file integrity monitoring
    Validates PTFs applied across systems
    Alerts on inconsistencies between SMP/E and system datasets
    Will detect changes across multiple systems and send the activity records to a SIEM
    Categorizes changes as RED (potential malicious behavior), YELLOW (behavior that you may want to investigate) and GREEN (behavior that is expected)
    Will detect changes to modules even when the changes are made on another system (monitored or not).
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    Enterprise Security Software and Training for Mainframe Users

    Security Solutions for z/OS Enterprise Systems

    Administration

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    Vanguard Administration is a powerful cybersecurity solution that automates processes, offers powerful reporting with real-time management, and provides control over policy administration.

    Audit & Compliance

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    Vanguard Audit & Compliance Solutions for z/OS, RACF, ACF2, and Top Secret (TSS) are among the most advanced cybersecurity audit and compliance tools in the industry.

    Authentication

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    Implement the widest range of Multifactor Authentication solutions with the most efficient implementation available. Secure Enterprises, Employees and Customers.

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    Mainframe Resources

    Customer Support

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    At Vanguard, customer service is always our number one priority. Our entire operation is dedicated to supporting the needs of each customer. Our guiding philosophy is that customer service is not part of our employment; it’s the reason for our employment! At Vanguard, customer service is just as important to the software development team as it is to our sales team.

    Experts On-Demand

    Technology Experts

    Close the z/OS skills gap. Vanguard understands that many mainframe security professionals are retiring from the industry, creating a desperate need for qualified, experienced mainframe security professionals. Vanguard’s MS/ Mainframe SMEs on Demand is the primary solution for organizations suffering from this issue.

    Professional Services

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    The most effective way for organizations to reduce the cost of maintaining enterprise security and improve security postures is to automate and optimize information security. Vanguard Professional Services offers many security services to enable security automation and optimization.

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    Mainframe Training

    zSecurity University

    Vanguard zSecurity University is a year-round training program providing comprehensive IT security education for enterprise security staff, z/OS and IT security professionals. For over 30 years, Vanguard has trained thousands of IT security professionals worldwide. Vanguard zSecurity University is the industry’s leading source to obtain z/OS Security Server-specific IT security training. Whether you are new to RACF, ACF2, and TSS or looking to expand your range of skills, we offer live training sessions that will lead you toward your next milestone!

    Course List & Schedule

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    Whether you are new to RACF, ACF2, and TSS or looking to expand your range of skills, we offer live training sessions that will lead you toward your next milestone!

    Self-Paced Learning

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    Self-Paced Training sessions provide subscribers with all they need to securely administrate mainframe systems.

    Instructors

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    Top-tier education from some of the most skilled RACF professionals in the field!

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    Meet our Instructors.

    Why Vanguard?

    Comprehensive Compliance

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    Automated Compliance and Reporting. Reduces complexity for organizations with mixed or transitioning mainframe security systems. Consistent interface and policy frameworks across RACF, ACF2 and TSS.

    Expertise

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    40 years of leadership in mainframe cybersecurity, particularly within IBM z/OS environments. Trusted by U.S. federal agencies, financial institutions, and Fortune 500 firms.

    Regulatory Confidence

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    Auditable, standards-aligned security configurations. Delivering real-time audit readiness by automatically generating reports for standards like PCI-DSS, SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, and DISA-STIG.

    Lower Cost-Reduced Risk

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    Automation reduces the labor and audit preparation burden. Continuous, policy-driven enforcement minimizes human error. Unified control over all z/OS security subsystems.

    Your Trusted Mainframe Partner Since 1986