Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Blog
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.
On-Demand Webinar
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...
On-Demand Webinar
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.
Blog
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.
On-Demand Webinar
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.
Blog
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.
Article
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...
Article
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.
Blog
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.
Case Study
Oregon School Boards Association Uses RPA to Maintain Critical Policies
The Oregon School Boards Association is a non-profit member services agency for more than 200 locally elected boards serving school districts, education service districts, and community colleges. OSBA helps locally-elected volunteers fulfill their complex public education roles.
Watch the video to get a snapshot of their story and read on for more details.
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Blog
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.
Blog
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.
Article
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...