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Understanding CVE 2023-30990: The Vulnerability Exploiting the DDM

By Amneris Teruel on Tue, 07/25/2023

Discover CVE-2023-30990 - Unauthenticated RCE in IBM i DDM Service. Learn what this vulnerability is, how it impacts the IBM i, and how you can prevent as well as assess your exposure to it.

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Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance Relies on Powertech

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Realize ROI with Robot

By Tom Huntington on Sun, 03/28/2021

Robot has a reputation for providing high-quality systems management software and backing it up with great support. These additional benefits can help you justify the cost of automation at your company.

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7 Misconceptions About Automation

By Chuck Losinski on Tue, 03/31/2020

Don’t let fear of the unknown decide your fate. Familiarize yourself with the facts about automation before you spend another minute on manual AS400 operations.

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Five Tips for the Automation Journey

By Tom Huntington on Tue, 03/31/2020

Here are five tips from Tom Huntington on how best to move your IBM i automation project along the path to success.

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Common Excuses for Not Automating

By Tom Huntington on Tue, 03/31/2020

Whether it’s staffing, budget, or complexity, we’ve heard all the excuses to forgo automation. The next time you hear—or find yourself making—an excuse, have the response ready.

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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.

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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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How to Apply IDS/IPS to IBM i

By Robin Tatam on Fri, 05/12/2017

IPS/IDS are common cybersecurity terms, but how does that pertain to the IBM i environment?

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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.

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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.

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How “Smash and Grab” Compromises IBM i

By Robin Tatam on Wed, 03/08/2017

During an audit a few years ago, I revealed to the client’s security team that corporate payroll information on every employee, including the CEO, was being archived in an output queue (called PAYROLL) for weeks at a time. Due to poor configuration, this information was accessible to every employee.

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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.

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User Interfaces: GUI vs. WUI

By Tom Huntington on Tue, 08/16/2016

You might be asking yourself, “What’s a WUI?” At Robot, WUI stands for web user interface, and we think it has some big benefits that are giving the GUI a run for its money.

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For Centralized Data Processing, KeHE Relies on Fortra

As the nation’s leading distributor of natural, organic, specialty, ethnic, and gourmet food products, KeHE Distributors has helped thousands of retailers—from the smallest independent stores to the largest supermarket chains—meet the constantly growing demand for products that help people to live well. John Kinnaird is the National Operating Center Manager responsible for supporting both hardware...