What is CA Encryption Key Manager?
It is a z/OS-based, software cryptographic solution. It centralizes & automates key lifecycle processes to reduce the possibility of downtime resulting from the inability to access encrypted data. It works with mainframe security and tape management systems plus your existing physical and virtual tape infrastructure.
What compliance challenges does it meet?
The importance of protecting business and consumer data, combined with new compliance regulations worldwide, is causing businesses to proactively implement storage security best practices that include tape media encryption and key management. Inability to access encrypted data can result in lengthy outages, poor customer service and lost revenues.
What features does it offer?
It features an interconnected network of encryption keys for enterprise-wide high availability of encrypted data; automated, transparent real-time encryption key replication, synchronization and change propagation; was designed in accordance with the guidance for key management set forth in NIST 800-57.
What platforms does it support?
All IBM supported z/OS releases.