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How Recoverable Is My IBM i?

By Tom Huntington on Thu, 02/09/2017
See how a two-pronged approach using data backups and a high availability solution could deliver the strongest disaster recovery strategy for your organization.
IBM i Automation
Article

iSeries Penetration Testing

Sun, 12/11/2016
Simple penetration tests help determine if a policy breach will be prevented and ensure that interested parties receive alert notifications. Failed tests might be indicative of a problem with product activation, or an incorrect or outdated Exit Point Manager IBM i rule set.
Compliance
IBM i Cybersecurity
Article

Monitor, Capture, and Send Log Events With Powertech SIEM Agent for IBM i

By Robin Tatam on Sun, 08/21/2016
In recent years, regulatory initiatives like Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, PCI, and GLBA have placed increased emphasis on the need to monitor and secure sensitive information. For example, The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard dictates one of the most stringent requirements of all—logs must be reviewed daily, and a minimum of three months of logs must be available for analysis.
IBM i Cybersecurity
Article

Improve Event Auditing Using the System Audit Journal

By Sandi Moore on Fri, 08/19/2016
With any security implementation, established rules become less effective as time passes. Because your security requirements and your systems aren’t static, you must continually audit and adapt your security plan to stay current. Be aware that your system is constantly changing.
Monitoring
Article

Don’t Be Exposed In *PUBLIC!

Mon, 06/27/2016
Security typically operates so that users who are not granted authority have no authority. IBM i security, however, has a unique concept known as *PUBLIC.
Article

What's New for Security in IBM i 7.1

By Robin Tatam on Mon, 06/27/2016
IBM added additional security functions in version 7.1 to further establish the Power Systems IBM i operating system as a world-class securable environment.
IBM i Cybersecurity
Case Study

Fortra Meets IT Security Needs for Napa Recycling and Waste Services

Napa Recycling and Waste Services (NRWS) provides recycling and waste collection to businesses and residents in the City of Napa and southern unincorporated Napa County. The entire county, with 90 percent of its agricultural land devoted to viticulture, is home to more than three hundred wineries in the Napa Valley, and is one of the top wine producing areas of the United States. In addition, the...
IBM i Cybersecurity
Case Study

Fortra Helps International Rectifier Tackle Critical SOX Issues

Founded in 1947, International Rectifier (IR) is a world leader in advanced power management technology. The company’s 5,400 worldwide employees support operations in 20 countries. Annual revenues are approximately $1 billion. Compliance Regulations Remain at the Top of Exec's Minds Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) hasn’t disappeared and remains at the top of many executives’ minds. Among other stipulations...
Compliance
IBM i Cybersecurity
Case Study

Alon USA Locks Down the IFS with Powertech Antivirus for IBM i

Like many IBM shops, Alon USA found comfort in the seeming immunity of IBM i to viruses. All PCs in the company were running anti-virus software but, having operated for more than a decade without incident, Alon USA’s IT director saw no need for protective measures on IBM i. Sound familiar?
IBM i Cybersecurity
Case Study

Powertech Helps Community Bank Enforce Internal iSeries Compliance

First Security Bank is one of Montana’s largest, locally owned community banks. They provide business, real estate, consumer and agricultural loans, Internet banking, brokerage services, and a full range of deposit accounts. First Security has over 150 users on a System i 525 that...
IBM i Cybersecurity
Compliance
Case Study

Powertech Protects City Data and Vital Services with System i Security

The City of Warren recognizes the importance of System i network security. Their System i runs many critical applications, including human resources, payroll, and accounts payable and stores over 22,000 utility customer’s personal data, including monthly bank draft...
IBM i Cybersecurity
Compliance
Case Study

Powertech Helps C&D Technologies Achieve AS/400 SOX Compliance

As a publicly traded company with a lean IT department, C&D Technologies has been greatly impacted by Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations. Despite its size, the IT department needed to comply with these regulations through better user management, monitoring, and reporting...
Compliance
IBM i Cybersecurity