Like TPX the Tubes product will cater for single password and passing on 
passwords to the applications, as described in the previous entries, but it 
also has RACF PassTicket support - once the user is Authenticated at sign-on to 
Tubes then it utilises RACF capabilities to authorise the sign-on to all their 
applications. Whatever the approach please don't expect the poor end-user to 
remember multiple passwords - they will only write them all down on a 
whiteboard! This is one of the key benefits of using a session manager - 
centralized security, administration and control. With also using RACF to 
determine what applications a user can see and use the security team maintain 
complete control - auditors heaven. Don't be fooled by those who say they can 
just open up more emulation windows - a slippery slope to lose of security and 
control.

Keith Banham
R&D Manager
Macro 4 Ltd


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