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Key Cybersecurity Takeaways from the EasyJet Data Breach

By Brian Pick on Fri, 06/05/2020
One of the latest data security breach examples is EasyJet, which revealed that nine million customers’ personal data was compromised. Learn more about data breaches in the age of COVID-19, and what steps you can take to protect your organization.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
On-Demand Webinar

IBM i Security for Programmers

By Robin Tatam
In the first of this two-part webinar series, Robin Tatam combines his skills as a certified RPG developer with his IBM i security expertise. He’ll cover the security considerations that native application programmers should be keenly aware of as they design their applications.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
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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...
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Compliance
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Cyber Security Risk Mitigation: Statistics & Strategies

Sat, 03/23/2019
Curious about what your fellow IT professionals think about the state of cybersecurity and the risks we face at every turn? Get the visual scoop below with high-impact graphics from the recent study Fortra conducted.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
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The Pros and Cons of Scripting

Thu, 03/21/2019
There are pros and cons to evaluate when it comes to relying on scripts. Scripting can definitely have some perks depending on its application. However, it’s important to weigh these against the benefits of a full managed file transfer (MFT) solution to make sure you’re making the best decision for your business over the long term.
Automation
Infrastructure and Data Protection
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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.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
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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.