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I Have All Object Authority And I’m Not Afraid To Use It!
By Sandi Moore on Thu, 06/27/2019
When it comes to security on IBM Power Servers running IBM i, a common challenge for many organizations is the number of users with too much power. These users can potentially circumvent application controls, override security restrictions for themselves and others, change critical server configuration settings, and even cover their tracks while they do it.
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I’ve Got *ALLOBJ Authority And I’m Not Afraid To Use It—Part 2
By Robin Tatam on Thu, 06/27/2019
While everyone likes to feel special, we need to be more selective when it comes to data access. As we discussed last month, many users have privileges far beyond their business requirements and simply need to have their access reduced to more reasonable levels.
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Remember the IFS!
By Robin Tatam on Thu, 06/27/2019
Ask any security professional which area of IBM i security is most often ignored and chances are that the unanimous response is a chorus of “the Integrated File System.” Although it’s been around since V3R1, the Integrated File System, or IFS, remains a shrouded mystery that represents significant risk to many IBM i organizations.
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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...
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Pro Tips for IBM i User Access Management
By Robin Tatam
Watch this webinar to learn how to increase user efficiency and improve your IBM i security posture at the same time.
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Secure and Automate Your File Transfers for IBM i
By Heath Kath
Are you using legacy programs or unsecured processes to transfer files on the IBM i? Watch this webinar to learn how to streamline, secure, and audit your file transfers.
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Interacting with Powertech SIEM Agent for IBM i
By Robin Tatam on Thu, 03/21/2019
Your organization has invested in a security information event manager, or SIEM, to receive and analyse security and event log information from a variety of servers. Now they want to also get this information from their IBM Power Systems server.
Guide
Download "A Guide to Practical Single Sign On"
The cost of managing user access to data and software applications with user IDs and passwords adds up quickly, but the solution is surprisingly simple.
With single sign on (SSO), you can eliminate passwords—and the cost associated with them—by joining your IBM i, AIX, and Linux servers to your Windows domain for authentication. The key to achieving the ROI...
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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.
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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.
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6 Things You Can Do for IBM i Security (Even When Management Doesn’t Care)
Tue, 02/26/2019
Watch this on-demand webinar to learn how to convince your management team to address IBM i security.
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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.
Guide
Download "CIO Confidential: 5 Things Your IBM i Security Administrator Should Tell You"
Employees on the front lines often possess insight that manager, directors, and executives lack.
Corporate leaders rely on feedback from these professionals, especially when it comes to emerging security threat. But for a variety of reasons, systems administrators might be reluctant to to speak up about critical issues related to IBM i, including the importance of consistently updating...
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IBM i's Great Debate: Security vs. Systems Maintenance
By Robin Tatam
How do hardware and OS upgrades affect security? Which should come first? Join this live webinar to explore the relationship between critical systems maintenance and cybersecurity.
Guide
Download "How to Securely Deploy Access Client Solutions (ACS) for IBM i"
IBM i Access Client Solutions (ACS) is the newest member of the IBM i Access family, replacing the IBM i Access for Windows client.
ACS runs on most operating systems supporting Java. Because ACS uses different technology and deployment approach than IBM i Access for Windows, the considerations for securely deploying ACS are different than IBM i Access for Windows.
Some of the...
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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.
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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.
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Free eBook: Secure File Transfer Project Examples
IT and cybersecurity teams frequently envision, create, and implement innovative uses for their secure file transfer software. These unique applications allow them to solve critical industry and organizational needs without using a secondary solution or tool!
In this informational ebook, you'll discover countless ways your peers use managed file transfer (MFT) in their organizations. We share...
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The Keys to Securing Data in Motion
In this third-party webinar from InfoSecurity Magazine, you'll explore the five keys to securing sensitive data in motion—compliance, collaboration, encryption, secure email, and automation—and how to implement them in your organization.