Did you know the first instance of ransomware was in 1989? Though we’ve moved on from floppy disks containing malware and cashier’s checks used to pay attackers, we are far from moving past ransomware. Instead, ransomware has become more streamlined, and is one of the most popular tools of both amateur and expert threat actors. Just about anyone can purchase a ransomware strain off the dark web or...

When Adopting Containers, Be Sure to Adopt the Relevant Security PracticesContainers have evolved to address the market need for a more flexible and repeatable application development process. Application container adoption increased more than 300% since 2016 and is expected to grow 29% annually over the next five years. With this growth in container usage has come increased attention from...

HelpSystems’ Per Bauer discusses article touting a move back from the cloud and makes case for hybrid IT spend to drive costs down.HelpSystems’ Per Bauer discusses article touting a move back from the cloud and makes case for hybrid IT spend to drive costs down.

Are you using homegrown processes in your organization to send files on the IBM i? Between the knowledge required to write and maintain file transfer scripts, the time spent on creating user profiles for every file recipient, and the hassle of solving connection problems so data is always delivered successfully, manual IBM i transfers can be...

Data security, corporate culture and more are discussed by Fortra’ Steph Charbonneau on popular blog, ModernCTO.

Data classification tools not only help organizations to protect their data, they also help users understand how to treat different types of data with different levels of sensitivity. Automation plays a central role in data governance and helps to maintain the required balance between technology and people-focused training to achieve an inclusive security culture.

According to Juniper Research, 206 million vehicles will have embedded connectivity by 2025 — with 30 million vehicles utilizing 5G connectivity. The connected car now contains units for communication, in-voice assistant, geolocation sensors and cloud-platforms that connect vehicles to mobility services. To ensure that these hyper-connected vehicles remain secure, a standard known as ISO SAE 21434...

The IBM i experts discuss new technologies from IBM, including new SYSTOOLS, IBM i Services, enhancements to Access Client Solutions (ACS), and more.

In the evolution of cloud computing, at first it was just about moving some workloads to the cloud. Next, companies realized that whatever they move to the cloud needs to be secured. As time went by, it seemed that everything moved to the cloud, including data that not only had to be secured, but also had to be in compliance with one or more regulations.As more and more workloads migrate to the...

With sophisticated and persistent cyberattacks on the rise, it has never been more critical for organizations to outpace savvy criminals and prevent costly security risks. It is essential that businesses today are able to utilize risk-based vulnerability management scans to identify and eliminate system weaknesses before they are exploited. This is best accomplished by proactively and effectively...

Data breaches have always been a threat against the financial sector, but they’re becoming more and more common in our interconnected, always-on world. An increase in cyberattacks means there are more opportunities for devastating data leaks in your organization, leading to hefty fines and financial losses.IT leaders need to strengthen their infrastructure against vulnerabilities to stop attacks...