The data below is taken from the 2021 State of IBM i Security Study, which provides compelling insight into the security posture of 247 IBM i servers and partitions—systems that are often used for business-critical data, payment card data, and personally identifiable information (PII). The full study can be accessed here. ...

Invalid sign-on attempts happen to everyone from time to time, but large numbers of invalid attempts could indicate a cyber attack in progress.

In the wrong hands, IBM i special authorities can do serious damage, but the latest research shows far too many users have more access and authority than they need. Learn the best practices and how you can implement them.

Inactive user profiles pose a serious threat to more IBM i systems than you might expect. Get the latest data and learn how to protect your systems.

Policy alone is rarely enough to influence change. Lasting impact requires buy-in from the organization and is best achieved using a mix of different influence levers.

Fortra security expert explains how & why you should encrypt IBM i sessions using SSL (TLS) in Access Client Solutions (ACS).

Anyone who works for a large organization knows that July isn’t just a time for fireworks and BBQs. It’s also when you plan your budget for the next fiscal year. If you work in IT, you know you’re always expected to have an answer for everything. But when it comes to planning your budget, there are really only two questions that need to be asked. Do you have enough resources on hand for the...

Underestimating the consequences of downtime can be hugely detrimental to your productivity. Accurately calculating those costs won’t just prevent disasters, but also help you effectively manage your capacity planning efforts.