Article
I Have All Object Authority And I’m Not Afraid To Use It!
By Sandi Moore on Thu, 06/27/2019
When it comes to security on IBM Power Servers running IBM i, a common challenge for many organizations is the number of users with too much power. These users can potentially circumvent application controls, override security restrictions for themselves and others, change critical server configuration settings, and even cover their tracks while they do it.
Article
I’ve Got *ALLOBJ Authority And I’m Not Afraid To Use It—Part 2
By Robin Tatam on Thu, 06/27/2019
While everyone likes to feel special, we need to be more selective when it comes to data access. As we discussed last month, many users have privileges far beyond their business requirements and simply need to have their access reduced to more reasonable levels.
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.
On-Demand Webinar
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Penetration Testing
Thu, 06/27/2019
Watch this webinar to learn what pen testing is, what you should expect from one, and how your organization can prepare.
Product Video
Watch a Demo of Event Manager
Separate the critical events from the noise with security information and event management.Event Manager relays actionable intelligence that enables you to manage potential vulnerabilities proactively, protecting your business and your customers from devastating data breaches. Our software can become your eyes and ears by aggregating, normalizing, and interpreting the vast data feeds from your...
Blog
Sophos Alternative for UNIX Centralized Management for Antivirus: Fortra is Here to Stay
By Bob Erdman on Tue, 06/11/2019
Find out how our solutions are growing and why we’re prioritizing UNIX and UNIX-like operating systems like Linux.
Blog
Top 3 New Security Features in IBM i V7R4
Tue, 05/28/2019
IBM recently announced the release of V7R4, which brings some new integrated security features you'll want to take advantage of.
On-Demand Webinar
How to Achieve Single Sign On (SSO) in a Day
Tue, 05/21/2019
Learn a new way to cut through the technical complexity of single sign on.
Blog
IBM i Exit Points: What They Are and When to Use Them
Thu, 05/16/2019
Fortra security expert explains the concept of exit programs and provides examples of how they can be used to customize your IBM i administration.
On-Demand Webinar
Powertech Event Manager Feature Tour
By Bob Erdman
Watch this in-depth feature tour to see how our SIEM solution, Powertech Event Manager, combats alert fatigue and translates data into actionable intelligence, allowing security teams to stay ahead of the curve.
Blog
Diversionary Tactics: The Use of Ransomware as Misdirection
By Bob Erdman on Fri, 05/10/2019
As long as the dark web exists, organizations must learn more about the threat they pose, and how to protect themselves.
Article
How to Close the AS/400 Skills Gap
By Tom Huntington on Wed, 05/01/2019
Read this article to learn how organizations are handling the AS/400 (iSeries, IBM i) skills shortage in 2019.
On-Demand Webinar
Pro Tips for IBM i User Access Management
By Robin Tatam
Watch this webinar to learn how to increase user efficiency and improve your IBM i security posture at the same time.
Blog
Evaluating Security Information and Event Management: Eight Criteria for Choosing the Right SIEM Solution
By Bob Erdman on Tue, 04/16/2019
SIEMs differ widely in terms of features, so it’s important to evaluate your own environment to determine what your priorities are. Consider these eight criteria when looking at different options in order to find a solution that meets your specific needs.
Blog
Five Malicious Insider Threat Indicators and How to Mitigate the Risk
By Bob Erdman on Fri, 04/05/2019
There are some telltale signs of malicious insider threats that can enable you to identify and rectify problems as quickly as possible using the strategies detailed.
On-Demand Webinar
How to Move to POWER9 the Right Way
If you have a Power Systems hardware upgrade in your future, watch this webinar for expert tips on how to size, secure, and manage your new investment.
Article
Interacting with Powertech SIEM Agent for IBM i
By Robin Tatam on Thu, 03/21/2019
Your organization has invested in a security information event manager, or SIEM, to receive and analyse security and event log information from a variety of servers. Now they want to also get this information from their IBM Power Systems server.
Guide
Download "A Guide to Practical Single Sign On"
The cost of managing user access to data and software applications with user IDs and passwords adds up quickly, but the solution is surprisingly simple.
With single sign on (SSO), you can eliminate passwords—and the cost associated with them—by joining your IBM i, AIX, and Linux servers to your Windows domain for authentication. The key to achieving the ROI...