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Responding to Ransomware: Steps to Take to Reduce Your Risk

By Bob Erdman

Join cybersecurity experts Bob Erdman, Security Product Manager at Fortra, and Holger Schulze, CEO and Founder of Cybersecurity Insiders, as they discuss the continuing challenge of ransomware.

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.

On-Demand Webinar

Why Endpoint Antivirus Belongs in Your AIX 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 AIX security profile.

Blog

Cyber Risk Ratings: How Would Your IT Environment Score?

By Bob Erdman on Wed, 12/12/2018

Find out the type of cyber threats that endanger organizations (and their ratings), and how they can protect themselves.

On-Demand Webinar

Why Endpoint Antivirus Belongs in Your Security Environment

By Bob Erdman

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.

On-Demand Webinar

Unexpected Changes to Password Guidelines (and What They Mean for IBM i)

By Sandi Moore

IBM i security pro Sandi Moore dives into the latest password best practices and what they mean for IBM i.

Blog

Is There Such a Thing as Free Antivirus for Businesses?

By Bob Erdman on Tue, 11/06/2018

Despite countless offers for free antivirus solutions, there are many other types of costs to consider when choosing the solution that is right for you.

Blog

Malware, Virus, Anti-malware, Antivirus: What’s the Difference?

By Bob Erdman on Tue, 10/30/2018

Read on to find out the difference between malware and a virus, and how you can best protect your organization from them.

Blog

Is Antivirus Really Necessary for Linux?

By Bob Erdman on Tue, 10/23/2018

As evidenced by XBash and Kodi add-on malware, the myth that Linux is immune to viruses could not be further from the truth. In reality, Linux is becoming a lucrative target.

Press Release

Weak Internal Security Causes Weak External Security

Long-time security expert, Pat Botz, recently joined Fortra. Botz goes way back in the computer industry. He wrote the Basic compiler and CAD tools for Control Data supercomputers and then lead the development of CAD tools for its AIX workstation line three decades ago. He eventually became a lead security architect for the IBM i platform, and left Big Blue a number of years ago to start his own security firm, Botz & Associates. Dan sat down to have a chat with Chris Heim, chief executive officer of Fortra, and John Vanderwall, vice president and business unit manager for security services at the company, as well as Botz, who now has a senior security services consultant position at the company.

Case Study

Fortra Protects the COMP Performance Group from Viruses and Malware

The COMP Performance Group™ is a world leader in the performance automotive aftermarket with core product lines that include camshafts, transmissions, drivetrain parts, fuel injection systems, and computer simulation software. After experiencing rapid growth in recent years, the organization brought on Ron Smith to launch an IT transformation project. Ron’s priorities included implementing world...

Press Release

HelpSystems (now Fortra) Extends Security Monitoring to Amazon S3

Policy Minder has been expanded to empower security monitoring for data stored on Amazon S3, giving IT professionals peace of mind any misconfigurations or oversights will be detected and rectified.

Blog

When Would You Notice an IBM i Security Breach?

By Robin Tatam on Fri, 08/03/2018

Data breaches are often born out of poor configuration and user indifference. They thrive on a lack of visibility. Ignore the warnings provided by your system at your peril!

Guide

Download "The Complete Guide to Securing IBM i Exit Points"

Exit points and exit programs aren’t new concepts, but we get more questions about them than any other topic related to IBM i security. Most people who work with IBM i have heard of them but aren’t sure if they need to use them. This guide is designed to equip IBM i pros with information about what exit points are and how exit programs work, along with their...

On-Demand Webinar

Getting Started with IBM i Security: Object Authority

Wed, 07/11/2018

Get a better understanding of how IBM i default authority values work and how you can minimize security gaps around them.

On-Demand Webinar

Getting Started with IBM i Security: User Privileges

By Robin Tatam

Get up to speed on special authorities, command line access, and auditing user activities

On-Demand Webinar

Moving to Password Level 2 or 3 (and Other Password Tips and Tricks)

Tue, 06/26/2018

Watch this webinar to understand why it’s important to move to a higher password level (QPWDLVL)—and why it's easier than you might think.

Responding to Ransomware: Steps to Take to Reduce Your Risk

5 Cybersecurity Resources You Shouldn’t Scroll Past

Cryptoviral Extortion: The Enduring Problem of Ransomware

5 IBM i Security Quick Wins

Why Endpoint Antivirus Belongs in Your AIX Security Environment

Cyber Risk Ratings: How Would Your IT Environment Score?

Why Endpoint Antivirus Belongs in Your Security Environment

What’s the Difference Between Endpoint Antivirus and Endpoint Security Software?

Unexpected Changes to Password Guidelines (and What They Mean for IBM i)

Is There Such a Thing as Free Antivirus for Businesses?

Malware, Virus, Anti-malware, Antivirus: What’s the Difference?

Is Antivirus Really Necessary for Linux?

Weak Internal Security Causes Weak External Security

Fortra Protects the COMP Performance Group from Viruses and Malware

HelpSystems (now Fortra) Extends Security Monitoring to Amazon S3

When Would You Notice an IBM i Security Breach?

Download "The Complete Guide to Securing IBM i Exit Points"

Getting Started with IBM i Security: Object Authority

Getting Started with IBM i Security: User Privileges

Moving to Password Level 2 or 3 (and Other Password Tips and Tricks)

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