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On-Demand Webinar

Why Your IBM i Security Will Fail (and How to Fix It)

By Robin Tatam

The most common approaches to IBM i security share a serious flaw. Watch this webinar to learn how to fix it.

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.

Blog

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.

Datasheet

Robot Alert

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

On-Demand Webinar

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.

Blog

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.

Blog

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.

Blog

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.

Blog

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.

On-Demand Webinar

Getting Started with IBM i Security: Securing PC Access

By Amy Williams

Watch this lesson to learn how you can use exit points and exit programs to gain control over who can access your IBM i objects and how.

Blog

Exit Points and Why Menu Security Isn’t Enough

By Robin Tatam on Wed, 05/30/2018

How do interfaces like FTP side-step IBM i menu security and give users uncontrolled data access through exit points? Robin Tatam explains in this short video.

On-Demand Webinar

Reduce the Cost and Effort of IBM i Auditing

By Robin Tatam

IBM i puts the ability to audit at your disposal, but how do you convert the raw data into useful information?

Article

Generate and Distribute Audit Reports Automatically

By Robin Tatam on Mon, 04/03/2017

Despite the server’s incredible security infrastructure, auditing remains primarily a thankless, manual chore. And, let’s face it, any task that’s thankless and manual probably won’t get done.

Blog

How Exit Programs Make the Greatest Impact on IBM i Security

By Robin Tatam on Tue, 03/28/2017

What do exit points have to do with cybersecurity? How do exit programs work? Robin Tatam provides a clear explanation in this video.

Blog

Cracking the Problem of Endpoint Security

By Robin Tatam on Fri, 03/24/2017

Endpoint security has been a hot topic in the technology and corporate sectors for a few years. Especially with the emergence of bring-your-own-device practices, it has become even more critical to put safeguards in place to ensure the security of sensitive information.

Article

How To Maintain Your Data Integrity

By Robin Tatam on Tue, 03/21/2017

File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) helps ensure that your critical and sensitive data is viewed and changed only by authorized personnel through approved channels. Candidates for FIM include application files containing sensitive data, such as personnel or financial data, and server configuration files.

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,...

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,...

Why Your IBM i Security Will Fail (and How to Fix It)

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

Cryptoviral Extortion: The Enduring Problem of Ransomware

Robot Alert

Why Endpoint Antivirus Belongs in Your Security Environment

What’s the Difference Between Endpoint Antivirus and Endpoint Security Software?

Is There Such a Thing as Free Antivirus for Businesses?

Malware, Virus, Anti-malware, Antivirus: What’s the Difference?

Is Antivirus Really Necessary for Linux?

Getting Started with IBM i Security: Securing PC Access

Exit Points and Why Menu Security Isn’t Enough

Reduce the Cost and Effort of IBM i Auditing

Generate and Distribute Audit Reports Automatically

How Exit Programs Make the Greatest Impact on IBM i Security

Cracking the Problem of Endpoint Security

How To Maintain Your Data Integrity

Customer Spotlight: Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

Robot Best Practices

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

Cashman Equipment Looks to Fortra Professional Services with High Hopes

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