# **Rocket® Secure Host Access** Your terminal emulator could be your weakest link. Secure it with phishing-resistant, password-less, security-first terminal emulation software. ## **Are your critical systems ready for modern compliance?** Regulators now expect provable access controls for every system that handles sensitive data, including mainframes and green-screen terminal sessions. Standards like DORA, PCI DSS 4.0, and NYDFS 23 NYCRR Part 500 require organizations to demonstrate exactly who has access, what they can do, and how that access is governed. Yet green-screen access often remains outside modern identity controls, leading to compliance gaps, audit risk, and exposure to credential-based attacks. ## **Bring green-screen access in line with enterprise IAM** Rocket® Secure Host Access extends enterprise identity and access management (IAM) controls directly to terminal emulation process. Apply consistent access policies, strengthen audit readiness, and prove control effectiveness without disrupting core systems or the teams that rely on them. ### **Strengthen compliance with access governance** Capture centralized, detailed session and access logs across your host environment. Be ready to demonstrate control effectiveness and answer auditors' questions with concrete, traceable data. Apply enterprise IAM, including MFA, SSO, passwordless authentication, and granular authorization, to every green-screen and terminal session. Keep access aligned with current regulatory requirements. Replace fragmented, password-only emulators with phishing-resistant, centrally managed host access. Reduce audit findings and penalty risk without changing core mainframe applications or workflows. ### Security starts with **controlled user access** Secure Host Access is a security-first terminal emulator software that connects green screen access with your [existing IAM solutions](https://www.rocketsoftware.com/en-us/products/secure-host-access/enterprise) to strengthen security across every session. Partner with Rocket Software, the only organization committed to securing access to host applications and data. - **Stay secure and compliant:** Meet evolving regulations like HIPAA, DORA, PCI-DSS, and more. - **Simplify access anywhere:** Access mainframe hosts on desktop, web, or a hybrid setup. - **Protect data with advanced encryption:** Leverage the latest methods, including TLS 1.3 and SSH. - **Extend enterprise IAM to green screen access:** Apply modern IAM controls to terminal emulators for enhanced security. ### Forrester study reveals the **measurable impact of Rocket® Secure Host Access** In the 2025 Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) Study, commissioned by Rocket Software, Forrester examined the outcomes achieved by organizations using Rocket Secure Host Access—including the challenges they faced before deployment, the implementation process, cost of ownership, and how quickly they realized measurable ROI. The results, which are based on a composite organization representative of interviewed customers, show measurable ROI and improved security, including: - **30% improvement in customers’ security posture** after introducing Secure Host Access - **50% improvement in end-user productivity** for access-related issues with Secure Host Access - **$921,000 in help desk savings** over 3 years for Secure Host Access customers - **50% improvement in customers’ mainframe IT team productivity** with Secure Host Access See more about Forrester’s findings by reading the full study. [Read the study](https://tei.forrester.com/go/RocketSoftware/SecureHostAccess/index.html?lang=en-us) ## What do customers say about **Secure Host Access?** Reflection Desktop and MSS have improved our user experience, and we now have a clear central view of who has access to what systems to ensure correct licensing and security compliance. We found a valued partner with a team that has gone above and beyond to support us. **Frané Baljkas** *Systems Engineer* *Reliance, Inc* ## **Frequently asked questions** **What is Rocket® Secure Host Access?** Rocket® Secure Host Access is a security-first terminal emulator designed to protect your mainframe and green screen sessions. It integrates seamlessly with your existing enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) best practices, like multifactor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO), to provide phishing-resistant, password-less access. **How does Secure Host Access help with compliance?** Secure Host Access simplifies compliance by extending modern IAM controls to green screen sessions. It helps you meet mandates like DORA, PCI DSS 4.0, and NYDFS 23 NYCRR Part 500 by providing provable access controls, centralized session logs, and auditable evidence. **How does it improve security?** Secure Host Access strengthens security by replacing outdated, password-only emulators with phishing-resistant, centrally managed access. It uses advanced encryption methods like TLS 1.3 and SSH to protect sensitive data and ensure every login meets today’s security standards. By integrating IAM solutions, Secure Host Access helps close gaps that could lead to credential-based attacks. **What measurable ROI can Secure Host Access deliver?** According to the 2025 Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) Study, organizations using Secure Host Access saw a 30% improvement in security posture and a 50% boost in end-user productivity for access-related issues. They also saved $921,000 in help desk costs over three years and improved mainframe IT team productivity by 50%. **Can Secure Host Access work in hybrid environments?** Yes, Secure Host Access is designed to adapt to your needs. Whether you’re accessing mainframe hosts on a desktop, via the web, or through a hybrid setup, it ensures secure and seamless access without disrupting your workflows.