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Status Future consideration
Created by Guest
Created on Feb 20, 2020

Spectrum Protect Data Retention - restrict interaction with node data to node user

We use Spectrum Protect whit Data Retention enabled to store archive data.
nobody besides the application should be able to delete single files that are stored in spectrum protect. We work with event based retention. If the event is set from the application, the data must be deleted as soon as possible.
With "Archive Retention Protection: On" set, everything is well implemented for all commands like 'delete filespace . .'.
The data is protected. An administrator cannot destroy client data from the command line (dsmadmc).

But: If the spectrum protect administrator configures a dsm.sys to connect as the client and sets his credentials (username and password) whilst connecting to the server -> he is capable to set an event what is equal to delete a file with the next expire inventory run.

The thing is: if the client asks for the client-ID and password. I think in a data protected environment the server should decline the acccess if an administrator gives his credentials instead of the client node.

Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    Feb 21, 2020

    This request may not be delivered within the release currently under development, but the theme is aligned with the current multi-year strategy. IBM may consider and evaluate any RFE Community feedback for this request through activities such as voting. IBM will update this request in the future.

  • Guest
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    Feb 21, 2020

    Waouuhh, this is a security issue...