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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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How to Improve IT Efficiency: 3 Strategies to Keep Services Up and Costs Down
By Per Bauer on Wed, 06/26/2019
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How to Answer Key Capacity Planning Strategy Questions
Fri, 06/21/2019
Anyone who works for a large organization knows that July isn’t just a time for fireworks and BBQs. It’s also when you plan your budget for the next fiscal year.
If you work in IT, you know you’re always expected to have an answer for everything. But when it comes to planning your budget, there are really only two questions that need to be asked.
Do you have enough resources on hand for the...
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Sophos Alternative for UNIX Centralized Management for Antivirus: Fortra is Here to Stay
By Bob Erdman on Tue, 06/11/2019
Find out how our solutions are growing and why we’re prioritizing UNIX and UNIX-like operating systems like Linux.
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The True Cost of Workload-Related Outages
Thu, 06/06/2019
Underestimating the consequences of downtime can be hugely detrimental to your productivity. Accurately calculating those costs won’t just prevent disasters, but also help you effectively manage your capacity planning efforts.
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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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What is Capacity Planning?
By Scott Adams on Wed, 06/05/2019
What is Capacity Planning?
IT capacity planning is a process used to manage IT service delivery. Business services depend on IT resources in most organizations. Retail organizations need IT to make sure their POS system stays up and running – even on days with unusually high transaction counts, like Black Friday. Banks and other financial services providers...
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Simplify Processes with PowerShell RPA
By Pat Cameron
You don't have to manually schedule PowerShell scripts anymore. Watch the webinar to learn how you can easily automate critical PowerShell processes with RPA.
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Diversionary Tactics: The Use of Ransomware as Misdirection
By Bob Erdman on Fri, 05/10/2019
As long as the dark web exists, organizations must learn more about the threat they pose, and how to protect themselves.
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How to Keep Cloud Costs Down
By Per Bauer
Migrating to the cloud doesn't have to include rude financial surprises. If you know where cost can creep in and steal your ROI, you can plan appropriately to avoid it.
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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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Linux Security: Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.
By Bob Erdman on Thu, 04/18/2019
Cybersecurity expert, Bob Erdman, sits down with Linux Journal to discuss security threats Linux users face on a daily basis.
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Automate Website Monitoring in Less Than 10 Minutes
Mon, 04/15/2019
How can a 6-step automation task provide peace of mind when it comes to website monitoring? At Fortra, our web team works to make sure that people will always be able to access our website to find solutions to their IT problems. But they don’t work 24/7. Even with the team spread across different time zones, if a critical error occurs when no one is around—or that no one knows about—it can’t be...
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Automate Named One of Best RPA Solutions
Wed, 04/10/2019
Automate was named among the Best Robotic Process Automation Software in the G2 Grid® for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) from G2.
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Key Functionality of a Great Cybersecurity Software Solution
Mon, 04/08/2019
Evaluating and implementing cybersecurity software requires diligence. And if your InfoSec team is short staffed, choosing the right tools is more important than ever.