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The Shared Responsibility of Cloud Security

By Bob Erdman on Fri, 10/26/2018
The agreement that cloud security is a shared responsibility between cloud providers and cloud users has now firmly taken hold. How those responsibilities shake out, however, is an ongoing conversation.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
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.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Blog

The Ultimate Guide to Investing in Secure File Transfer Software

By Bob Luebbe on Thu, 08/23/2018
Are you struggling to secure your file transfers? Need to invest in secure file transfer software but aren’t sure where to look? We’ve got you covered. Walk through the buying process, from start to finish, with this free Ultimate Secure Managed File Transfer Buyer’s Guide.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Data Protection
Secure File Transfer
Blog

A SIEM that Speaks IBM i

Tue, 07/03/2018
Organizations of all sizes can benefit from capturing, logging, and responding to security events in real time, but one important operating system is often overlooked: IBM i.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Blog

How Spectre and Meltdown Affect Power Systems Servers

Thu, 02/08/2018
The Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities do affect Power Systems servers. Fortra security expert explains what we know so far and how you can stay up-to-date on patches released by IBM.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Getting started with NIST 800-171 compliance
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NIST’s Surprising New Password Recommendation

By Robin Tatam on Fri, 01/05/2018
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.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Blog

Hidden Dangers of the Lesser-Known IBM i Special Authorities

Fri, 01/05/2018
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.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Case Study

Victaulic makes Short Work of Ad Hoc Queries with Surveyor/400

Ad hoc queries and reports are the bane of many IT departments. The need to churn out frequent, one-off, "must have" data queries for users can be a significant drain on developers' time. Users can't be blamed for the numerous impromptu requests. Customer service, continuous improvement, and the maintenance of competitive advantage demand that business people regularly look at data in innovative...
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Data Protection
Secure File Transfer
IBM i Automation
Blog

How to Get Started with NIST 800-171 Compliance

By Kevin Jackson on Fri, 09/22/2017
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.
Automation
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Compliance
Monitoring
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10 Essential Tips for Securing FTP and SFTP Servers

Mon, 05/01/2017
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.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Data Protection
Secure File Transfer