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Access Data While Maintaining IBM i Security

Tue, 10/16/2018

Why do you need extra data access security on IBM i? Find out. Plus, learn how to secure data access, let users analyze data, and distribute data securely.

Datasheet

Powertech Encryption for IBM i

Powertech Encryption for IBM i protects sensitive data using strong encryption, tokenization, integrated key management and auditing. Schedule a demo today.

Blog

How SIEM Protects Cloud Servers

Tue, 10/16/2018

Security information and event management (SIEM) applications help IT professionals oversee their vast technology infrastructures, including cloud repositories. SIEM applications aggregate data from many different types of systems to present a clear view of the actionable security tasks your team must address to protect your business.

Guide

Data Access in a Big Data World: How to Access Big Data so You Can Use It

With organizations collecting more customer, transactional, and relational data than ever before, data volumes are beginning to expand past their system’s processing capacity. But big data doesn’t have to be alarming. Go beyond the hype and conquer your IBM i data.

On-Demand Webinar

Top Reasons to Move from Syslog to a SIEM

By Bob Erdman

Join cybersecurity expert Bob Erdman, Security Product Manager at Fortra as he discusses how a SIEM can make a world of difference when it comes to efficiently managing security events.

Guide

Choosing the Right SIEM Solution to Face Today's Security Challenges

What Makes a SIEM Solution Effective? SIEM solutions have become an essential part of many organization's security toolkits. SIEM technology gives organizations helpful insights into potential security threats across critical business networks, streamlines compliance reporting, improves efficiencies, and provides peace of mind. Given the immense benefits and an increase in the number of SIEM...

Blog

SAO vs. SIEM: Not Enemies, But a Security Defending Duo

Thu, 08/16/2018

As both SAOs and SIEMs grow in popularity, it's clear that these two pieces of software should not be viewed as competitors, but rather as collaborative partners in the battle against security breaches.

On-Demand Webinar

Creating Simple Yet Powerful Queries with Sequel

By Mike Stegeman

Query-building should be functional and flexible to fit your organization's needs. Sequel helps you build powerful and simple queries for better data access.

Article

How to Download an ODBC Driver

Wed, 07/25/2018

Performance Navigator® requires an ODBC connection to connect to your IBM i system, but it does not come with your PC’s operating system. IBM has a downloadable they’ve titled Access Client Solutions, which we recommend our customers use to get that ODBC connection.

Datasheet

Powertech Encryption for IBM i Compliance Datasheet

Satisfy Stringent Requirements for Encryption and Key Management Powertech Encryption for IBM i will help your organization meet compliance mandates through its integrated key management solution, and strong IBM i field encryption and backup encryption features. Powertech Encryption for IBM i utilizes AES and TDES encryption algorithms, both of which follow standard (non-proprietary)...

Article

FAQs about Performance Navigator

Thu, 07/12/2018

Will this product hurt the performance of my IBM i®? You will not even notice that the product is working. The data gathering software is already part of the OS. I currently have a subscription to IBM's PM for Power service. How is Performance Navigator compared to PM? Glad you asked... Performance Navigator uses exactly the same input as PM for Power, Collection Services. Performance Navigator...

Blog

A SIEM that Speaks IBM i

Tue, 07/03/2018

Organizations of all sizes can benefit from capturing, logging, and responding to security events in real time, but one important operating system is often overlooked: IBM i.

On-Demand Webinar

Business Intelligence is Changing: Make Your Game Plan

By Mike Stegeman

Don’t let business intelligence send your head spinning. Watch this webinar to learn how to set your IT department up for BI success in 2018.

Blog

Does Data Analysis Have to Be So Hard?

By Heath Kath on Fri, 05/25/2018

Find out how to get your AS400 or iSeries data and turn it into insight with simple data analysis.

On-Demand Webinar

How to Get Real-Time Cybersecurity Insight for IBM i

By Robin Tatam

Security expert Robin Tatam and Fortra Security Product Manager Bob Erdman show how mid-market SIEM solutions combine ease-of-use with the functionality you need, and preview Powertech Event Manager.