How MainTegrity Ensures File Integrity for Mainframes
MainTegrity: A New Standard in Mainframe Security
MainTegrity’s File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) and extended FIM+ solutions redefine mainframe security by providing unmatched visibility and control over critical systems. By leveraging TrustKey technology, MainTegrity ensures that unauthorized changes are detected and addressed in real-time, giving organizations confidence in their infrastructure.
How TrustKey Technology Works
MainTegrity creates unique TrustKeys for both individual components (executables, scripts, JCL, etc.) and entire application groups. These TrustKeys act as a baseline for integrity checks. They are stored securely in a Vault and used for comparisons during routine or on-demand scans. This approach provides:
- Rapid Detection: Identifies changes to critical data immediately.
- Comprehensive Insights: Tracks both individual and group-level modifications.
- Secure Storage: TrustKeys are encrypted and stored in a tamper-proof vault.
Streamlined Validation Processes
Quick and Scheduled Validations
MainTegrity performs validations on-demand, on a schedule, or randomly, ensuring frequent checks with minimal overhead. Each scan compares new TrustKeys against stored versions, logging “all clear” statuses or raising alarms for discrepancies. Alerts can be sent via email, SMS, or to SIEM consoles like Splunk for comprehensive event correlation.
False Positive Reduction
By querying deployment tools like ServiceNow, MainTegrity distinguishes between authorized changes and unauthorized modifications. This minimizes false positives and ensures efficient focus on real threats.
Enhancing Deployment Integrity
MainTegrity goes beyond traditional FIM tools by validating deployments in real-time. Upon releasing new software versions, MainTegrity:
- Verifies All Elements: Ensures every component of the release is correct.
- Flags Issues: Red flags indicate malicious activity; yellow flags highlight deployment errors.
- Simplifies Recovery: Identifies problems and provides detailed failure analysis for rapid resolution.
Advanced Features of FIM+
With FIM+, MainTegrity extends its capabilities to deliver unparalleled performance:
Application-Level Monitoring
- Identifies missing, outdated, or additional files within an application group.
- Performs quick scans with minimal system impact, ensuring frequent checks.
Granular Analysis
- For detected mismatches, detailed bit-level scans identify compromised components.
Real-Time Answers
- Provides a clear yes/no answer to the question: “Are we exposed?”
Why Choose MainTegrity FIM+?
MainTegrity gives organizations peace of mind by ensuring:
- Real-time detection of unauthorized changes.
- Faster recovery times after incidents.
- Reliable compliance data for audits.
With MainTegrity, businesses gain a robust solution for mainframe security, faster recovery, and improved audit processes.