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Cryptoviral Extortion: The Enduring Problem of Ransomware
By Bob Erdman on Wed, 03/13/2019
Learn about the long arms of ransomware, and how to protect your organization from its grasp.
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Why Endpoint Antivirus Belongs in Your Security Environment
By Bob Erdman
Join Bob Erdman, Security Product Manager at Fortra, as he discusses the importance of focusing on every endpoint, and how endpoint antivirus software can serve a critical function in your security profile.
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What’s the Difference Between Endpoint Antivirus and Endpoint Security Software?
By Bob Erdman on Wed, 11/21/2018
The only honest answer to the question about the difference between endpoint antivirus and endpoint security is that it depends on who you ask. Read on as we highlight the three most common interpretations to this cyber security identity crisis.
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Unexpected Changes to Password Guidelines (and What They Mean for IBM i)
By Sandi Moore
IBM i security pro Sandi Moore dives into the latest password best practices and what they mean for IBM i.
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Is There Such a Thing as Free Antivirus for Businesses?
By Bob Erdman on Tue, 11/06/2018
Despite countless offers for free antivirus solutions, there are many other types of costs to consider when choosing the solution that is right for you.
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Malware, Virus, Anti-malware, Antivirus: What’s the Difference?
By Bob Erdman on Tue, 10/30/2018
Read on to find out the difference between malware and a virus, and how you can best protect your organization from them.
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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.
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Powertech Antivirus
Powertech Antivirus offers the power and protection of an industry-leading scan engine while supporting the specific features of your operating systems. Schedule a demo today.
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Powertech Password Self Help for IBM i
Powertech Password Self Help for IBM i enables users to reset their own IBM i passwords immediately, improving user productivity and reducing the demand placed on IT. Schedule a demo today.
On-Demand Webinar
Moving to Password Level 2 or 3 (and Other Password Tips and Tricks)
Tue, 06/26/2018
Watch this webinar to understand why it’s important to move to a higher password level (QPWDLVL)—and why it's easier than you might think.
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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.
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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.
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Could Ransomware Like WannaCry Hit IBM i?
By Robin Tatam on Thu, 01/04/2018
Security expert Robin Tatam explains how WannaCry and similar ransomware can affect the unique IBM i operating system.
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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.
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IT Security Compliance 101
By Robin Tatam on Sun, 08/21/2016
In this compliance 101 primer, we'll look at three high-profile breaches from the past year, each of which shows what can go wrong when data oversight isn't up to snuff. Along the way, we'll discuss some basic fixes that can help shore up network defenses.