This is an action object to change switch security mode. There are thtree security modes for IBM switch: strict mode, compatibility mode and strict mode with SNMP not comply. Strict mode: Strict mode will have higher security level. Encryption algorithms in strict mode will be compliance with the NIST SP 800-131A. Detailed information please refer NIST SP 800-131A mode Functional Specification. SSH will be enabled by default in strict mode for all platforms. It's strict(1) in this node. Compatibility mode: This is the default mode when switch first boot up. MD5/SHA/DES are selected as Hash/Encryption algorithms. It's compatibility(2) in this node. Strict mode with SNMP not comply: To provide backward compatibility option, insecure MD5/DES are supported. It's strictsnmpolduser(3) in this node. The next time reload security mode is returned when this object ie read.