Many of us have heard that you can’t get a virus on this platform, but the reality is that the integrated file system (IFS) is a tree-like structure. This structure can house Word documents, PDFs, MP3s, JPEG images, and these files can be just as infected on the IBM i server as they can on any Windows work station or server.
If you are watching recent security stats, you’ll likely spot an alarming trend.Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) are on the rise and expected to increase by 25% in 2024, reaching 2,900 CVEs per month¹. It’s not a huge surprise that the number of known vulnerabilities is growing, given the proliferation of systems and software. Unfortunately, average time to remediation is increasing as...
Recent years have seen confusion around how to define vulnerability management. In this blog, security expert Antonio Sanchez sets the record straight, exploring the technology’s process and use cases.
Your organization might have many cybersecurity defenses in place, but defenses alone are not enough to protect you from today’s multi-faceted cyberattacks. Proactively adding a layer of offensive security assessment and testing helps you pinpoint your system weaknesses before they are exploited. Proactive security measures help you stay ahead of attackers by:Identifying vulnerabilities and...
If your network equipment is located in multiple locations, or your IT team wants to monitor the network on-the-go, remote network monitoring can help.
About Fortra’s Release Day
Each quarter, we at Fortra get to roll out the fruits of our labors for the past few months. We showcase new features, updates, and even products.
This Release Day features several groundbreaking projects. We’ve broken into the XDR arena and are thrilled to introduce you to our new offering. We’ve issued major releases for over a half-dozen of our flagship products....
When was the last time you talked to your key ISVs? Fortra recommends an annual touch base to keep you informed on technology directions that can benefit your business.
Lack of network visibility makes life hard for IT. Network monitoring helps you stay ahead of outages with real-time visibility into your network health.
When is the right time to rely on an Option 21 save and when should I turn to an enterprise-class solution like BRMS or Robot Save? Read on to find out.
Our experts developed the following best practices for easing automation implementation and advancing automated operations over the course of 30 years of working to help businesses make their processes more efficient. Let the countdown begin!
The most overlooked aspects of IBM i compliance with PCI-DSS, SOX, HIPAA, and other standards, how to configure them correctly, and what Fortra can do to help.
Many IT professionals still use the term AS/400. But can a platform that was introduced in 1988 still be relevant today? The answers typically surprise people.
Did you know that IBM i’s origins pre-date the AS/400 server? Read on for IBM i operating system history and the IBM server history that has supported this powerful platform for decades.
While it’s important to adhere to compliance regulations, blunders do happen. What does it mean when these blunders lead to you failing a cybersecurity audit, and how can you recover?
Consequences of Failing a Cybersecurity Audit
Failing a cybersecurity audit can mean several things.
First, there’s the up-front legal fines that come with falling on the wrong side of compliance. Here are a few...
Automated job scheduled software can give your company the competitive edge. Use these twelve tips to get started or to take your schedule to a new level.