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IBM i Cloud Security Considerations
Fri, 08/14/2020
As you consider taking your IBM i to the cloud, cybersecurity will no doubt top your list of concerns. And for good reason. It’s important to remember that the cloud is kind of a lie. Your sensitive data is simply being sent to someone else’s server, and that server has a physical location somewhere.
Just like on-prem cybersecurity, IBM i cloud security can be divided into two parts:
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Blog
The Evolution of Cybersecurity Solutions for Organizations
Tue, 08/11/2020
In the early days of the internet, cybersecurity was fairly straightforward, with all solutions and strategies geared toward prevention. While prevention remains critical, cybersecurity has also had to evolve, with businesses layering their defenses and regularly evaluating the status of their safeguards to adapt to change—whether those be organizational or within the wider cybersecurity sphere.
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How to remove the data security risk from file transfers
Thu, 07/30/2020
Organizations that allow the use of free or unsecured file transfer services not only leave themselves vulnerable to data loss, ransomware and a whole range of other cyber threats, but they have no control or visibility of what information is being transferred and who receives it.
On-Demand Webinar
Fact or Fiction: IBM i Has Never Been Hacked
By Robin Tatam
In this on-demand webinar, Robin Tatam discusses a documented AS/400 breach, as well as the steps you can take to avoid a similar incident at your own organization.
On-Demand Webinar
IFS Security: How to Close the Most Commonly Overlooked Security Gap
By Sandi Moore
Because the IFS is so integral to IBM i, failing to secure it could spell disaster for your organization. And there’s one IFS security gap that even experienced IBM i pros often overlook!
Blog
Why You Should Integrate Your DLP with MFT
By Brian Pick on Thu, 06/18/2020
Discover how integrating data loss prevention (DLP), threat protection, and managed file transfer (MFT) solutions can bolster the security of your sensitive data.
On-Demand Webinar
Why Your IBM i Security Will Fail (and How to Fix It)
By Robin Tatam
The most common approaches to IBM i security share a serious flaw. Watch this webinar to learn how to fix it.
On-Demand Webinar
How to Protect IBM i from the New Malware Threats of 2020
By Sandi Moore
IBM i has never been immune to malware—but threats to businesses are greater than ever. Watch this webinar to learn how to keep your systems up and running.
Article
Clearswift – staying safe and secure throughout the coronavirus pandemic
Thu, 04/16/2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is changing rapidly on a day-to-day basis, so we wanted to take this opportunity to address what it means for Clearswift and Fortra as a global organization and an employer, and how it might impact on our customers, prospects and partners.
Press Release
The Average “Cyber Breach” Costs Business £5,220 Says this Gov’t Report: Is It Badly Wrong?
A recent government-commissioned report claims that the average cost of a cyber-breach for medium to large UK businesses and charities is a mere £5,220 – despite other industry surveys estimating this number to be closer to £4 million. But industry experts like Alyn Hockey, VP of Product Management at Clearswift, warn that the figure appears to be misleadingly low.
Guide
Cybersecurity Insiders 2021 Malware Report
Malware and ransomware are some of the most destructive security threats affecting organizations of all sizes, from SMBs to large enterprises and government agencies.
The 2021 Malware Report was produced by Cybersecurity Insiders and Fortra to reveal the latest malware security trends, challenges, and investment priorities. Here are some of the findings:
More respondents see malware and...
Press Release
Second Marriott Data Breach Affects 5.2M Guests
Marriott International has had its second data breach in less than two years. Cybersecurity experts Alyn Hockey of Clearswift and Kelly White of RiskRecon offer their reactions, in an article published on www.hotelbusiness.com.
Article
RPA in Action: Automated COVID-19 Employee Wellness Survey
By Paul Necklen on Thu, 04/02/2020
Watch this example of robotic process automation (RPA) in action and see how you can automatically send employees a COVID-19 wellness survey and track company-wide results.
Press Release
Industry Leaders And Cybersecurity Experts Insight On Marriott International Data Breach
Alyn Hockey, VP of Product Management at Clearswift, weighs in on the recent Marriott International data breach.
Blog
The Difference Between BPA and Job Scheduling and When You Need Both
Thu, 02/27/2020
BPA and job scheduling aren't mutually exclusive. In fact, an enterprise may use a job scheduler to support its wider BPA strategy.
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.
On-Demand Webinar
Security Best Practices for the IBM i Administrator
Tue, 01/28/2020
During this webinar, you'll see a checklist of tasks that you can follow and actions you can take to ensure that you are following the best practices for security on your IBM i.
Case Study
Alaska Communications Reaches New Heights with Network Monitoring from Intermapper
Alaska Communications is an internet service provider (ISP) supporting communications infrastructure in Alaska. Their team provides critical network services to customers—oftentimes, in remote locations. The company was in the midst of developing plans for a new site—one which was located on a mountaintop. With this remote site, they knew they were in for an uphill battle regarding maintenance and...