Stream: Virtual Room 3
Time: 12:30 - 13:15
Auditing requires rigour and diligence: For a system to be examined properly, the process cannot be rushed...
- But that doesn't mean that we can't help save time for auditors and security administrators alike!
Unfortunately parlance between these roles doesn't always match up, and it's hard to argue that Mainframe terminologies are clear and logical (RRSF is actually an initialism of seven words, who would have guessed?)
That's what this session is aiming to address.
We hope to find common ground between these two roles, so they can work harmoniously to achieve the joint-goal of a more secure z/OS System.
This session is primarily for two types of attendees:
1_ SecAdmin folks who seek to understand what is being asked of them and what the best way to fulfil requests
2) Mainframe Auditing folk who seek to know which questions to rephrase for clarity, which terms may not be specific enough, and what requests may not be as straightforward as hoped
There is currently no attachment for Bridging the gap between Auditing and RACF Security
Niall is a driven individual with a demonstrative experience working across a multitude of different environments including:
→ Mainframe Security Consulting
→ Aeronautical Engineering
→ Software Development
Endeavouring to excel, he has become skilled in a diverse range of applications/roles:
→ CAD software, such as AutoDesk, Techsoft and SketchUp;
→ Word Processors, such as Google Docs and Microsoft Word;
→ Spreadsheets, such as Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel;
→ Web-Design, such as through Google Sites and Wix;
→ Programming Languages such as C#, HTML and Python;
→ Cryptography: Encoding and decoding ciphers;
→ Teaching: Education and training in subjects he is confident in;
→ Public Speaking & Presenting.
→ Project Management, Teamwork and Leadership.
Additionally, during his professional tenure with Airbus Group and then BMC Software, Niall learned to follow various working methodologies such as Agile, Kaizen and Six Sigma.
Throughout his free time, he proudly volunteers as a STEM Ambassador and as a Civilian Instructor at a local RAFAC (ATC) Squadron.
He is also a driven advocate for mental health and is a qualified Suicide First-Aid trainer:
Previously, he volunteered with the suicide prevention charity 'PAPYRUS' throughout the West Midlands, and was trustee of the now-defunct charity 'Positive Thoughts' in Malvern.
In order to effectively champion wellbeing in his local community, such as improving awareness and signposting support, he undertook numerous educational modules (including the NHS-affiliated 'eLfH' and training with 'BEAT'), all in order to better understand mental health and forms of support.
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