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3 Ways Malware Can Reach Your IFS

Tue, 09/24/2024
It's true that IBM i can't be infected by a PC virus. It's also true that the IFS can act as a host and spread malicious programs throughout your environment.
IBM i Cybersecurity
Guide

Decoding the Attacker Mindset: Pen Testing Revelations

Cybersecurity isn't just about defense—it's about understanding the offense. With penetration testing, organizations can learn to think like an attacker and develop more proactive strategies that anticipate attacks. In this guide, explore 5 scenarios that provide insight into the methods and techniques deployed in real-world pen testing engagements, including: Using a password spray attack to...
Infrastructure and Data Protection
IT Infrastructure Protection
Offensive Security
ransomware on IBM i
Blog

Malware, Ransomware, and Viruses vs Your IBM i Server

By Sandi Moore on Tue, 09/03/2024
Many of us have heard that you can’t get a virus on this platform, but the reality is that the integrated file system (IFS) is a tree-like structure. This structure can house Word documents, PDFs, MP3s, JPEG images, and these files can be just as infected on the IBM i server as they can on any Windows work station or server.
IBM i Cybersecurity
Blog

3 Components of a Proactive Security Strategy 

By Mieng Lim on Mon, 07/22/2024
Your organization might have many cybersecurity defenses in place, but defenses alone are not enough to protect you from today’s multi-faceted cyberattacks. Proactively adding a layer of offensive security assessment and testing helps you pinpoint your system weaknesses before they are exploited. Proactive security measures help you stay ahead of attackers by:Identifying vulnerabilities and...
Guide

Guide to Creating a Proactive Cybersecurity Strategy

Cyber attacks are common, with 89% of companies experiencing an attack in the last 12 months*. It’s time to stop asking if attacks will occur and start asking if you can stop attacks from being successful. One of the best ways to answer this question is by employing a proactive security program. Using assessment and testing to harden your cybersecurity measures, proactive security: Uncovers...
Infrastructure and Data Protection
IT Infrastructure Protection
Video

Getting Started with IBM i Security: Malware/Ransomware

By Sandi Moore
Just like any other OS, Power systems are highly vulnerable to malware attacks if the proper security measures are not put in place. Watch this recording for some critical tips and best practices for protecting your systems from malware. If you would like more detail on how to create an effective malware defense strategy, you can watch the full, one hour version of this recorded webinar: Malware...
An IBM i Hacking Tale
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An IBM i Hacking Tale

By Pablo Zurro on Thu, 04/06/2023
Discover how penetration testing can be used on IBM i systems to find hidden vulnerabilities in your security. This post breaks down Core Impact's IBM i pen testing process from discovery to privilege escalation.
IBM i Cybersecurity
Blog

Preparing for the Impact of PCI DSS 4.0

Thu, 11/10/2022
Stealing credit card data is a perennial favorite of cybercriminals everywhere, whose aggressive tactics to score sensitive accountholder details result in breach after breach for organizations small and large. In its most recent research on payment card fraud, The Nilson Report found $28.6 billion in losses for 2020 (nearly 36% in the U.S. alone),...
Compliance
On-Demand Webinar

Building a Proactive Security Strategy

By Donnie MacColl
Advancing your vulnerability management programme may be a journey, but it is a journey well worth taking and cannot be done overnight. As your programme matures the better your organisation can avoid costly attacks and breaches that may harm your business and reputation.Learn how a proactive cybersecurity program can be a game changer for an organisation's success through continuously assessing...
Vulnerability Management
On-Demand Webinar

Native & Real Time Endpoint AV for IBM Power servers - AIX, Linux & IBM i

By Rohit Mathur
The truth is malicious programs affect every OS and even though malware and other destructive entities can just as easily target your servers (both on-premises or in the cloud), many remain unprotected. To keep your data secure and your systems up and running, it’s critical to grasp the true impact malware can have on Power Systems servers and the network that connects to them. Watch our webinar...
IBM i Cybersecurity
Guide

Penetration Testing Toolkit

Safeguard your infrastructure and data With today’s ever-increasing and constantly-shifting threat landscape, organizations must do everything they can to ensure the security of its cyber assets, including penetration testing. Based on our years of experience helping organizations manage security risks across the enterprise, we’ve compiled a collection of penetration testing tools and resources...
Vulnerability Management
Guide

2021 Pen Testing Survey Report

Cyber attacks have become so common place, we're no longer surprised to see a massive breach hit the headlines. With this threat constantly looming, organizations should regularly be asking themselves, "how secure are we?" Penetration tests help to answer this question, uncovering and exploiting security threats to determine how much of a risk they pose. The 2021 Pen Testing Report highlights...
Vulnerability Management