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News Article

The AI Journal: From Criminal Pastime to Cybersecurity Tool

Thu, 03/14/2024

Ethical hacking has become one of the most powerful tools for preventing cyber threats. Kyle Gaertner spoke with The AI Journal about the tool's importance.

Guide

Fortra's Complete Guide to Layered Offensive Security

Most organizations have a decent understanding of the types of defensive security tactics they need to employ to thwart cyberattacks. But offensive security techniques are just as important for detecting existing vulnerabilities that a threat actor has yet to discover and exploit. Learn how to approach offensive security from the ground up, including the value of using a layered security approach...

On-Demand Webinar

Fortra’s Penetration Testing Solution for Offensive Security

By Nick Hogg

Cybersecurity is no longer a one-dimensional, defensive only mind-set. Attacks have become multi-pronged and organizational security solutions also need to act offensively. Proactive, layered offensive security should include multiple security solutions, including penetration testing, to uncover security risks before they’re exploited. Fortra’s Core Impact enables security teams to go on the...

On-Demand Webinar

Fortra’s Vulnerability Management Solutions for Proactive Security

By Nick Hogg

Cybersecurity needs have grown well beyond antiviruses and firewalls. Proactive, offensive security measures are crucial to help avoid the damaging effects of an attack, including customer and credibility loss, compliance penalties, and expensive corrective security actions. Fortra Vulnerability Manager, formerly Frontline VM, and beSTORM Dynamic Application Black Box Fuzzer can save your team...

Article

Why Relying on Scripted Operations Can Be a Problem for Your Business

By Steve Brasen on Tue, 03/31/2020

Scripting provides a powerful platform to automate simple tasks, but overusing custom scripts is hazardous for your business.

Datasheet

Robot Alert

Robot Alert sends and receives email, text, and SNMP messages in reaction to IBM i events.

Article

Customer Spotlight: Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

By Chuck Losinski on Tue, 01/17/2017

The operations team was excited to share how Robot job scheduling and monitoring software has helped them manage their processing needs across platforms from their IBM i.

Article

Robot Best Practices

By Tom Huntington on Mon, 06/27/2016

Wondering about best practices for automating your IBM i processes with Robot systems management solutions? Take a look at this list and get off to a good start.

Case Study

Bank of Stockton Turns to Fortra for Reliable, Error-Free Operations

Founded in 1867, Bank of Stockton has always been at the forefront of banking technology innovation. With 17 branches in five counties across central California, Bank of Stockton is known as a community bank with a reputation for continually investing in new technology-based products and services to better serve its customers. Whether working to attract and retain customers, protect privacy, or...

Case Study

Cashman Equipment Looks to Fortra Professional Services with High Hopes

Cashman Equipment Company is not only one of the highest-rated Caterpillar equipment dealers in North America, but it is also one of the largest privately-owned companies in Nevada. Headquartered in Henderson, they employ over 600 dedicated team members of various professional and technical backgrounds. Nationally recognized by Caterpillar for outstanding sales performance, Cashman Equipment is a...

Case Study

AAA Life Leverages Fortra Solutions for IT Efficiency

Part of the American Automobile Association (AAA) family, AAA Life Insurance Company offers a variety of competitive life insurance, annuity, and travel accident products. With over one million policies, many people rely on AAA Life to help provide protection for their loved ones. As Senior Systems Engineer at AAA Life, Randy Wittner is in charge of their IBM i environment, overseeing two S824...

Case Study

Focal Point Transitions to Cross-Platform Automation with Fortra

Focal Point has experienced great success since they began using Fortra enterprise job scheduling solutions. One huge ROI benefit is that Focal Point’s IT team saves time—they no longer have to monitor the job processes constantly.

Case Study

AAA Life Leverages Robot for IT Efficiency

As Senior Systems Engineer, Randy Wittner has over 25 years of experience on IBM i, and AAA Life was not the first place he encountered Robot. “I’ve worked at many companies that have had Robot Schedule, so good market share,” said Wittner. “It’s very reliable, easy to upgrade. It automates a lot for us in our process.”