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Capabilities
Your ability to use the computer's many facilities may be extensive, or
it may be limited. The extent of your ability to use the computer's
facilities depends upon an MPE/iX security concept known as capability.
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|Capability, in this sense, does not reflect any judgment made about |
|the person using the computer. Capabilities are levels of authority |
|(or permission) needed to use various functions that are available |
|within the computer. |
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A computer allows you--or your organization--to gather together all of
the information that is needed in one compact form and make that
information readily available to anyone who needs it.
At the same time, some information that your organization uses is
sensitive--personnel records, for example. Some information--and the
means of acquiring and using that information--needs protection, above
and beyond the security provided by passwords and file security.
Some commands and programs on your computer are vital to the efficient
and orderly operation of the computer itself. Such commands and programs
must not be misused. Their misuse can disrupt the operation of the
computer itself, and can, in some cases, cause important information to
be lost or destroyed.
Capabilities protect the computer itself--as well as programs, functions,
and vital data--from misuse.
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