Article
Why Relying on Scripted Operations Can Be a Problem for Your Business
By Steve Brasen on Tue, 03/31/2020
Scripting provides a powerful platform to automate simple tasks, but overusing custom scripts is hazardous for your business.
On-Demand Webinar
Is the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) the Next GDPR and Why Should I Care?
In this session, you’ll learn why most organizations—not just those in California—are affected by the CCPA and what it means for IT pros.
Article
Backup Basics: Saving Your Data and Your Job
By Tom Huntington on Mon, 02/24/2020
You need a backup strategy to test your company’s disaster recovery plan and, despite its reputation for reliability, administrators still need to back up their IBM i. A sound backup strategy should also restore individual user objects to account for human error.
Press Release
HelpSystems (now Fortra) Makes It Easier to Identify Security Events on IBM i
Fortra today announced the latest release of Powertech SIEM Agent for IBM i. The new version provides enhanced flexibility to meet the demands of increasingly complex IT environments.
On-Demand Webinar
How to Be Smart When Selecting a Job Scheduler
Watch this webinar with Fortra scheduling experts to learn which enterprise job scheduler is right for your environment.
On-Demand Webinar
IBM i Security for Programmers
By Robin Tatam
In the first of this two-part webinar series, Robin Tatam combines his skills as a certified RPG developer with his IBM i security expertise. He’ll cover the security considerations that native application programmers should be keenly aware of as they design their applications.
Datasheet
Robot Schedule Interface to SAP
When you need a more dynamic job scheduler for SAP processes, simply schedule recurring jobs once in the Robot Schedule interface and there’s nothing more to do, ever.
Datasheet
Robot Schedule Interface to EnterpriseOne
Enjoy more flexibility and control over scheduling Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne jobs. With the Robot Schedule interface to EnterpriseOne, data selection is dynamic, making it a snap to schedule jobs to run unattended.
On-Demand Webinar
Expert Tips for Securing AIX Systems
By Bob Erdman
Servers running AIX and other operating systems are frequent targets of cyberattacks, according to the Data Breach Investigations Report. From DDoS to malware, attackers have many strategies at their disposal—and common cybersecurity mistakes make their attacks much easier.
One of the most serious mistakes is failing to create a well-defined security policy.
A written statement of how your...
Blog
Cyber Security Risk Mitigation: Statistics & Strategies
Sat, 03/23/2019
Curious about what your fellow IT professionals think about the state of cybersecurity and the risks we face at every turn? Get the visual scoop below with high-impact graphics from the recent study Fortra conducted.
Blog
5 Cybersecurity Resources You Shouldn’t Scroll Past
By Robin Tatam on Sat, 03/16/2019
It's tough to stay on top of the latest cyberthreats and what they mean for your business. Here are some go-to resources that makes it easier to educate yourself on this important topic.
Blog
Cryptoviral Extortion: The Enduring Problem of Ransomware
By Bob Erdman on Wed, 03/13/2019
Learn about the long arms of ransomware, and how to protect your organization from its grasp.
Video
5 IBM i Security Quick Wins
By Sandi Moore
IBM i security expert Sandi Moore outlines the five fastest and most impactful changes you can make to strengthen IBM i security this year.
Datasheet
Robot Alert
Robot Alert sends and receives email, text, and SNMP messages in reaction to IBM i events.
On-Demand Webinar
5 IBM i Job Scheduling Pain Points (and How to Solve Them)
Robot Schedule automatically and reliably runs millions of iSeries jobs for organizations all over the world every day. Watch this webinar to learn how.
On-Demand Webinar
Why Endpoint Antivirus Belongs in Your Security Environment
By Bob Erdman
Join Bob Erdman, Security Product Manager at Fortra, as he discusses the importance of focusing on every endpoint, and how endpoint antivirus software can serve a critical function in your security profile.
Blog
What’s the Difference Between Endpoint Antivirus and Endpoint Security Software?
By Bob Erdman on Wed, 11/21/2018
The only honest answer to the question about the difference between endpoint antivirus and endpoint security is that it depends on who you ask. Read on as we highlight the three most common interpretations to this cyber security identity crisis.