On-Demand Webinar
A Shockingly Easy Way to Save Money with IBM i Passwords
By Robin Tatam
When users are unable to sign on to IBM i, productivity stops. Watch this on-demand webinar to learn a simple way to get IBM i users back to work when passwords are forgotten or entered incorrectly.
Blog
NIST’s Surprising New Password Recommendation
By Robin Tatam on Fri, 01/05/2018
For a computer user, few things are more annoying than the requirement to use a password to access servers, applications, and websites. Find out how NIST's new recommendations are making passwords easier to create and maintain.
Blog
Faster and Easier IBM i Password Resets
By Robin Tatam on Wed, 11/08/2017
Security expert Robin Tatam explains an easy way to spend less time and resources on resetting IBM i passwords.
On-Demand Webinar
Simple Strategies for In-Depth Malware Defense
By Sandi Moore
In today's world of advanced malware, zero-day attacks, and stealthy threats, simply having visibility into the malware affecting your organization is not enough. If you want to protect your business from the costs, risks, and brand damage these threats can cause, you need to consider a more comprehensive approach to complete malware defense.
Blog
10 Essential Tips for Securing FTP and SFTP Servers
Mon, 05/01/2017
Most organizations use FTP or SFTP servers to exchange files and other critical business documents with their trading partners. Unfortunately, these servers have become a primary target for hackers. Learn SFTP security best practices in this blog and webinar.
Guide
Powertech Password Self Help for IBM i: Self-Service Password Reset
Resetting disabled passwords is an inevitable activity. Read this guide to find out you can reduce password management costs and increase efficiency with an easy-to-use tool that allows IBM i users to reset their own passwords.
Blog
Building a Better Virus Trap
By Sandi Moore on Fri, 03/10/2017
Not so long ago, viruses were just one of those little annoyances that come along with using a computer, akin to the gnat that orbits your head at the family picnic.
Blog
A Virus on i?
By Sandi Moore on Thu, 03/09/2017
Do you all remember Malcom Haines’ presentation comparing the viruses on Windows and on IBM i? The first slide, for Microsoft, was an entire page filled, at a 4-point font, with different viruses. Then Malcom switched to the IBM i slide, which was blank. This would always result in an outburst in laughter among us IBM i evangelists.
Blog
Three IFS Security Weaknesses You Must Secure Now
By Robin Tatam on Thu, 03/09/2017
The Integrated File System (IFS) is one of the most ignored parts of the system, yet it makes possible many of the most powerful and most used features on IBM i servers today.
On-Demand Webinar
An Introduction to PCI Compliance on IBM Power Systems
By Robin Tatam
Complying with the PCI standard is a normal part of doing business in today’s credit-centric world. But, PCI applies to multiple platforms. The challenge becomes how to map the general PCI requirements to a specific platform, such as IBM i. And, more importantly, how can you maintain—and prove—compliance?
Guide
Download “Identity & Access Management for IBM i”
Insiders are responsible for 34 percent of data breaches—and insiders are also the most difficult threat to control control on IBM i. You can't lock them out completely because your IBM i users need at least some level of access to do their jobs.
So, how do you ensure users have only the access they need without overburdening IT with manual processes that...
Guide
Anti Malware for Linux, AIX, and IBM i Servers
When Malware Attacks Your IBM i, AIX, and Linux Servers Guide
Malware and ransomware attacks have increased, halting day-to-day operations and bringing organizations to their knees. Businesses know anti malware is essential to protecting PCs from malicious programs, but many don’t realize the value of server-level protection until the damage is done.
This guide examines the real-world...
On-Demand Webinar
The Truth About Viruses on Power Systems
By Robin Tatam
Are viruses just a Windows threat? Not in today's connected environments. Attend this webinar to learn how to protect your Power Systems server.
Blog
SFTP vs. FTPS: The Key Differences
Thu, 12/01/2016
Which option for securing sensitive files in transit is the best for your organization? Read this article for an in-depth look at FTP vs. SFTP vs. FTPS, and their key differences.
Guide
Download “How IT Professionals Can Navigate PCI DSS Compliance” Guide
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) applies to every organization that processes credit or debit card information. This includes merchants and third-party service providers that store, process, or transmit credit card data.
The launch of PCI DSS helped expose serious security shortcomings, failures to follow security best practices, and...
Case Study
Fortra Integrates McAfee Embedded Control Antivirus Protection for Power Systems Servers
As Bytware and IBM realized the serious exposure to Power Systems users, they turned to McAfee to integrate the McAfee Embedded Control scanning engine into the Powertech Antivirus product.
Case Study
Clover Stornetta Farms relies on StandGuard for the Heavy Lifting
When Clover Stornetta Farms expanded operations to multiple locations, the Northern California dairy processor turned to Stand Guard Network Security to improve security.
Case Study
Winning Security Combo Locks Down and Protects Trailer Transit, Inc's IBM i
Trailer Transit—a leading transportation company—uses Powertech Antivirus to eliminate viruses and StandGuard Network Security to prevent unauthorized access.