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Why Corporate Networks are Key Targets for Cryptojacking

By Bob Erdman on Thu, 12/06/2018

The days of being able to ignore cryptocurrency is over. Even if you don’t use it, you’re now at risk of being adversely affected by it through cryptomining malware, also known as cryptojacking. Read on to find out what cryptocurrency is, how cryptojacking is on the rise, and how you can protect your organization.

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Enterprise Security: Best Practices and Tips

By Bob Erdman on Mon, 12/03/2018

How much security is really necessary to protect yourself? Read on for tips on how to best protect your organization and avoid becoming a headline.

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.

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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.

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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.

Article

If It Has Moving Parts, Someday It's Going to Fail.

Sat, 11/03/2018

Check out IBM's new READ INTENSIVE SSDs. This is a note to highlight some of the pros and cons - and dig a little deeper into one of the cons - of IBM's recently announced new class of solid state disk drives, "read intensive" (RI) SSDs. The new RI-SSD comes in one flavor, a 1.86 TB drive. The new concept to wrap your head around is that the drive will "wear out" if you write too much over the...

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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.

Guide

How to Right-Size Your Power10 Capacity and Configuration

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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.

Datasheet

Powertech Antivirus for IBM i

Native Protection for IBM i Powertech Antivirus for IBM i offers the power and protection of the Trellix (McAfee) scan engine, while supporting the integrated scan features of your IBM i. Recursive links, system values, and file-level scan settings are natural ground for the deep OS integration of Powertech Antivirus. Powertech Antivirus protects your IBM i data from viruses, ransomware, worms...

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Powertech Antivirus

Powertech Antivirus offers the power and protection of an industry-leading scan engine while supporting the specific features of your operating systems. Schedule a demo today.

Case Study

Fortra Protects the COMP Performance Group from Viruses and Malware

The COMP Performance Group™ is a world leader in the performance automotive aftermarket with core product lines that include camshafts, transmissions, drivetrain parts, fuel injection systems, and computer simulation software. After experiencing rapid growth in recent years, the organization brought on Ron Smith to launch an IT transformation project. Ron’s priorities included implementing world...

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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.

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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...

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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.

On-Demand Webinar

Deploying Multi-Factor Authentication in Your Enterprise

By Robin Tatam

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) exists because of the steady increase in data breach events. A data breach can subject your organization to steep fines, litigation, and even criminal prosecution. And it opens innocent third parties to identify theft, which you may also be legally required to mitigate—at your own expense. MFA protects you from the most common cause of a data breach: compromised...

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4 Reasons You Need Native Virus Scanning

By Robin Tatam on Thu, 03/09/2017

Many Power Systems users still believe Linux, AIX, and IBM i are immune to viruses because viruses are a Windows threat. That’s not the case in today’s connected environments.

Article

How Object Integrity Scanning Enhances IBM i Security

Tue, 03/07/2017

IBM i has had superior built-in security features from the beginning. However, as internetworking increases and open protocols and servers become the norm, additional protection is needed.

Guide

Anti Malware for Linux, AIX, and IBM i Servers

When Malware Attacks Your IBM i, AIX, and Linux Servers Guide Malware and ransomware attacks have increased, halting day-to-day operations and bringing organizations to their knees. Businesses know anti malware is essential to protecting PCs from malicious programs, but many don’t realize the value of server-level protection until the damage is done. This guide examines the real-world consequences...

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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.

Why Corporate Networks are Key Targets for Cryptojacking

Enterprise Security: Best Practices and Tips

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?

If It Has Moving Parts, Someday It's Going to Fail.

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

How to Right-Size Your Power10 Capacity and Configuration

Is Antivirus Really Necessary for Linux?

Powertech Antivirus for IBM i

Powertech Antivirus

Fortra Protects the COMP Performance Group from Viruses and Malware

How to Download an ODBC Driver

FAQs about Performance Navigator

Could Ransomware Like WannaCry Hit IBM i?

Deploying Multi-Factor Authentication in Your Enterprise

4 Reasons You Need Native Virus Scanning

How Object Integrity Scanning Enhances IBM i Security

Anti Malware for Linux, AIX, and IBM i Servers

IT Security Compliance 101

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