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Workspace IBM i
Categories IFS (Integrated File System) and Servers
Created by Guest
Created on Jul 11, 2017

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Allow authority on IFS share (logical)

Allow additional authority (for example *USE/*EXCLUDE) on the logical IFS share name instead of only on the underlying physical path.


Use Case:

Typically the IFS root is shared, however this should only be accessible for administrators while now the share can be mapped by any user and only the actual object authority is in effect (which can't be always adjusted or is often insufficient like for the IFS root).

I therefore hope that at least the exit program is enhanced so that the share name is provided, and the mapping can be rejected.


Idea priority High
  • Guest
    Reply
    |     May 3, 2022
    This is supported in IBM i 7.5.

    An additional layer of security has been added for IBM i NetServer to allow securing access to the server or specific shares through the use of *AUTL objects. Administrators can now restrict which users can access IBM i NetServer or specific shares without changes to underlying object permissions.

    Additional information can be found at the following URL:
    https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/i/7.5?topic=security-using-authorization-lists-restrict-usage-by-user
  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Jan 27, 2021

    With several recent attacks on medical laboratories in my country with ransomware this change is getting more important each day.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Jun 11, 2019

    We understand this requirement.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     May 3, 2019

    The COMMON Europe Advisory Council (CEAC) has reviewed this requirement and recommends that IBM view this as a high priority requirement that is important to address.

    CEAC has seen an increase of application developers/vendors using system share by the IFS root, which can make IFS vulnerable. A more straightforward way to close the door and to keep the OS secure is needed. CEAC would like IBM to consider a review of the exit points and adding more information.

    Background: The CEAC members have a broad range of experience in working with small and medium-sized IBM i customers. CEAC has a crucial role in working with IBM i development to help assess the value and impact of individual RFEs on the broader IBM i community and has therefore reviewed your RFE.

    To find out how CEAC help to shape the future of IBM i, see CEAC @ ibm.biz/BdYSYj and the article "The Five Hottest IBM i RFEs Of The Quarter" at ibm.biz/BdYSZT

    Therese Eaton – CEAC Program Manager, IBM

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Apr 6, 2018

    GDPR regulations also make this level of security more and more important. Without this feature it is hard to comply with such regulations and might require us to shut down NetServer access completely which would break many applications.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Oct 27, 2017

    This request was previously declined. See the "Reconsideration Tab" for a link to the original request. We will take another look, and update this RFE once evaluation is complete.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Aug 1, 2017

    The CAAC has reviewed this requirement and recommends that IBM view this as a high priority requirement that is important to be addressed. Without addressing this issue, end users can see information about the system they should not be able to view.

    Background: The COMMON Americas Advisory Council (CAAC) members have a broad range of experience in working with small and medium-sized IBM i customers. CAAC has a key role in working with IBM i development to help assess the value and impact of individual RFEs on the broader IBM i community, and has therefore reviewed your RFE.

    For more information about CAAC, see www.common.org/caac

    For more details about CAAC's role with RFEs, see http://www.ibmsystemsmag.com/Blogs/i-Can/May-2017/COMMON-Americas-Advisory-Council-%28CAAC%29-and-RFEs/

    Dawn May - CAAC Program Manager

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