Security Solutions for z/OS Enterprise Systems
Vanguard Administration is a powerful cybersecurity solution that automates processes, offers powerful reporting with real-time management, and provides control over policy administration.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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!
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 Training sessions provide subscribers with all they need to securely administrate mainframe systems.
Why Vanguard?
Comprehensive Compliance
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
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
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
Automation reduces the labor and audit preparation burden. Continuous, policy-driven enforcement minimizes human error. Unified control over all z/OS security subsystems.