394 Introduction to the New Mainframe: z/VSE Basics
16.1 Why security?
Over time, it has become much easier to create and access computerized
information. No longer is system access limited to a handful of highly skilled
programmers. Information can now be created and accessed by almost anyone
who takes a little time to become familiar with the newer, easier-to-use,
high-level inquiry languages.
More and more people are becoming increasingly dependent on computer
systems and the information they store in these systems. As general computer
literacy and the number of people using computers has increased, the need for
data security has taken on a new measure of importance. No longer can the
installation depend on keeping data secure simply because ...