Resources

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Download "Childhood's End: Attackers Increasingly Take Aim at Linux Systems"

Like the wide-eyed humans who mistakenly trust their benevolent alien overlords in Arthur C. Clarke’s science-fiction classic, Linux users the world over are beginning to awaken to the reality that their malware- free utopian childhood is rapidly coming to an end. A startling increase in malware, ransomware and malicious code targeting Linux systems of all shapes and sizes since 2015 means the...
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NIST’s Surprising New Password Recommendation

For a computer user, few things are more annoying than the requirement to use a password to access servers, applications, and websites. Find out how NIST's new recommendations are making passwords easier to create and maintain.
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Hidden Dangers of the Lesser-Known IBM i Special Authorities

Everyone’s aware of the dangers of *ALLOBJ, *SECADM, and *SPLCTL special authorities. But what about the rest? Fortra security expert explains the issues you should be aware of when assigning the other special authorities.
Guide

Maximizing Your RPA ROI

Learn how you can maximize RPA ROI with a long-term vision, knowledge of potential costs, and the savings that come from implementing an RPA solution.
Guide

The Robotic Process Automation Toolkit

Automating tasks is easy, but building an automation center of excellence to promote strategic automation in your organization takes more planning. Based on our years of experience helping enterprises automate, we’ve compiled a collection of robotic process automation tools and resources to set you up for automation success. The toolkit is designed to guide you through all the steps of your...
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How to Get Started with NIST 800-171 Compliance

Are you ready to report your NIST 800-171 compliance status by the end of the year? If you do business with the federal government, you need to comply with SP NIST 800-171 by the end of the year. Now is the time to implement your compliance plan.
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Download "Why Managed Services Is Becoming IT Security’s Top Trend"

It’s time to reconsider traditional approaches to cybersecurity. Handling IT security in-house is the norm at most organizations. But no matter what industry you operate in, there’s one fact you can’t ignore: cybersecurity is more complex than ever. With technology and threats changing rapidly, does it still make sense to rely solely on internal resources? Many organizations are beginning to see...
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10 Essential Tips for Securing FTP and SFTP Servers

Most organizations use FTP or SFTP servers to exchange files and other critical business documents with their trading partners. Unfortunately, these servers have become a primary target for hackers. Learn SFTP security best practices in this blog and webinar.
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Download "New York's Cybersecurity Regulation: How It Affects IT Professionals Everywhere"

New York’s new cybersecurity law will affect organizations across the U.S. And its stringent requirements set a high standard for cybersecurity and data protection. In this guide, you’ll learn how this law reaches organizations beyond New York’s borders and why many other states are expected to follow suit. The guide features an easy-to-follow breakdown of the law’s most important requirements and...
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eBay Breach Highlights the Value of Monitoring Security-Related Events

The importance of monitoring your computer system and personal information simply cannot be overstated. In today's online environment, hackers hungry for users' account information and other sensitive details seem to be lurking around every corner. To keep these attackers at bay, companies must always have an eye on system and account activity, and be able to react quickly should anything...
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Cracking the Problem of Endpoint Security

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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Single Sign-On and the Dangers of Active Directory

Active Directory is a staple of enterprise IT and it nominally ensures secure, authenticated access to a company's core business applications. It can become problematic if it isn't properly monitored and supported by up-to-date security software, modern hardware, and access controls. Accordingly, system administrators face many potential risks when working with Active Directory.
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IBM i: The Backbone of the Banking Industry

Highly regulated organizations such as those in the banking industry have a strong history with IBM i, and for good reason—the platform offers an unprecedented level of security.
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2 Ways Encryption Protects You Even After a Data Breach

The growing threats to data highlight the need for multiple layers of defense. Encryption is a critical layer that protects your organization from some of the most devastating consequences of a data breach.