John Abernethy wrote:
Ed,
The machine is a z800. They want to encrypt things on
a PC type machine and send it to the MAINFRAME. Decrypt it and
process it and then save it on a file on the MAINFRAME in
encrypted format. At least that is what I understand. The powers
to be change their ideas from minute to minute and listen to no
one with the knowledge(Which obviously is not me - maybe that means
they'll at least listen)(being sarcastic sorry.)
They are hoping to be able to encrypt/decrypt with only software. That
is why I am asking about the hardware requirement(no money for the MAINFRAME
- we have traversed to the dark side and I don't know when we will be back.)
Thanks,
John
In your case, the best solution would probably be to get or buy a
product that supports encryption/decryption on both Windows and z/OS.
One example that comes to mind is SecureZIP from PKWARE but there might
be others. I think it would be a good idea to think about the key
management and, if possible, select a product that doesn't require you
to send passwords or keys around all the time.
On the z800, the CCFs are a chargeable feature that will cost you
somewhere between USD 3000 - 5000. ICSF is just a toolbox, so then you
will still need to do the programming and testing on both platforms. I
wouldn't want to do that.
--
Ulrich Boche
SVA GmbH, Germany
IBM Premier Business Partner
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