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[Customer Exclusive] Robot & Powertech Web Interface
Watch this recorded webinar where our technology experts show you the best ways to quickly implement and add value with Fortra Insite.
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How to Meet the Newest Encryption Requirements on IBM i
By Robin Tatam
For many organizations around the world, encryption isn’t just nice to have—it’s a necessity. But how do you meet encryption mandates on IBM i?
Article
Remember the IFS!
By Robin Tatam on Thu, 06/27/2019
Ask any security professional which area of IBM i security is most often ignored and chances are that the unanimous response is a chorus of “the Integrated File System.” Although it’s been around since V3R1, the Integrated File System, or IFS, remains a shrouded mystery that represents significant risk to many IBM i organizations.
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What is Forms Management Software?
By Greg J. Schmidt on Tue, 04/16/2019
Find out how forms management differs from document management. You’ll get real-life examples of forms management in practice, plus tips for getting started.
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5 Myths About Encryption on IBM i
By Robin Tatam on Mon, 03/04/2019
Keep reading as we investigate five common IBM i encryption myths and separate reality from fantasy.
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Let Go of Inefficient Forms Processes
Is your organization using AFP utilities? Or a home-grown forms application cobbled together before your current IT team came on board? Are your reports coming in spool files from your IBM i (AS/400, iSeries)? These systems probably can’t support your business as it grows and changes. Sounds like you need to move on.
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Powertech Command Security for IBM i
Using Command Security, you identify which commands you want to monitor, specify the conditions under which the command should be secured, and define the actions to take when the conditions are met. Schedule a demo today.
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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.
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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)...
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Replace OmniForm Fillable Forms with Modern Solutions
By Greg J. Schmidt on Fri, 07/20/2018
Still using OmniForm for creating fillable forms? You deserve a better option for complete business form correspondence.
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Using Field Procedures for IBM i Encryption
By Robin Tatam on Fri, 09/15/2017
Robin Tatam has fielded quite a few questions about how to encrypt IBM i data. In this quick video, he outlines your options and explains field procedures (FieldProcs).
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Download "IBM i Encryption: How to Protect Your Database"
Learn your options for encrypting IBM i data. Sensitive information needs to be kept secret. That’s an indisputable fact for modern organizations, where sensitive information can include customers’ personally identifiable information, customer lists, and intellectual property. Encryption is widely recognized as the most effective way to ensure private information is accessible only by authorized...
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Getting Started with Document Management: The Secret to Long-Term Savings
There's more to document management than just the paper documents. Watch the webinar to learn about getting started with data capture and document creation.
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Protect the IBM i Command Line with Powertech Command Security for IBM i
By Robin Tatam on Fri, 03/24/2017
A user’s ability to execute commands in a green-screen environment is controlled by the limit capabilities (LMTCPB) parameter on their profile. Although without exit programs to extend IBM i security functions, even limited capability users could invoke commands through network interfaces such as FTP.
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Command Access Can Bring Unexpected Consequences
By Robin Tatam on Fri, 03/24/2017
Does this sound familiar? You recently experienced an “unplanned outage” after an administrator inadvertently issued a PWRDWNSYS command while mentoring a new operator.
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Compare Powertech Encryption for IBM i to IBM's Cryptographic APIs for Encrypting Database Fields
By Bob Luebbe on Fri, 03/17/2017
If your organization is thinking about using (or is using) IBM's Cryptographic APIs (e.g. QC3ENCDT, Qc3EncryptData) for encrypting database fields, then this article is for you.
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Advantages of Powertech Encryption for IBM i Over the Complexities and Risks of Disk Encryption
By Bob Luebbe on Fri, 03/17/2017
Disk drive encryption may help you comply with PCI DSS, but you must follow strict requirements. Additionally, relying solely on disk drive encryption for data protection has serious potential risks that you should be aware of.
Case Study
Hershey Entertainment Quickly Encrypts Credit Card Data with Powertech Encryption for IBM i
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is a privately held company located in the tourist center of Hershey, Pennsylvania, and has entertainment, resort and commercial divisions. Earlier this year, Hershey learned that because the entertainment and resort operations accept credit cards for payment, they needed the information stored by their box office ticketing and reservations applications to be...
Case Study
Field-level Encryption Helps Retail Chain Achieve PCI Compliance
Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores, a retail travel stop chain with over 210 locations in 34 U.S. states, processes approximately 200,000 credit card transactions on a daily basis. Needing to meet PCI standards, Love’s found in Powertech Encryption for IBM i a product to encrypt credit card numbers in a way that would satisfy PCI compliance auditors. “We need to be able to access credit card...