Because the security requirements at every data-processing installation differ, RACF® allows an installation to meet its own, unique security objectives.

In many cases, it is easier to ignore security procedures than to use them. Even conscientious users can forget to protect a critical piece of data. The solution to the problem of implementing effective security measures is to provide a security system that is transparent to the user.

With RACF, end users do not need to be aware that a program is protecting their data. By making use of RACF's administrative capabilities, an installation can make the use of RACF transparent to most of its end users.