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User Groups, and Forums, and Blogs, Oh My: Top 7 Linux Resources to Increase Your Expertise

By Bob Erdman on Mon, 01/14/2019

Find what you need in our compiled list of Linux resources.

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Avoid an IBM i Cyber Attack: 6 Things to Check Regularly

By Robin Tatam on Wed, 01/09/2019

If you don’t want to make headlines with the next major data breach, here are six things to check regularly on IBM i.

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3 Ways Malware Can Reach Your IFS

Thu, 12/13/2018

It's true that IBM i can't be infected by a PC virus. It's also true that the IFS can act as a host and spread malicious programs throughout your environment.

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Cyber Risk Ratings: How Would Your IT Environment Score?

By Bob Erdman on Wed, 12/12/2018

Find out the type of cyber threats that endanger organizations (and their ratings), and how they can protect themselves.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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A Simple Way to Enforce Password Best Practices on IBM i

Tue, 10/16/2018

Password guidelines have changed. Learn how the new rules affect IBM i and find out how a simple tool can make it easier to enforce a strong IBM i password policy at your organization.

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Your IFS Is Probably a Treasure Trove of Unsecured Data

Wed, 09/12/2018

Consider the type of information contained in the PDFs in your directories and spooled files in your output queues. Aside from taking up disk space and consuming time during a backup, what's the issue with leaving these reports on the system? The issue is the contents of those reports, along with who has access to them.

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When Would You Notice an IBM i Security Breach?

By Robin Tatam on Fri, 08/03/2018

Data breaches are often born out of poor configuration and user indifference. They thrive on a lack of visibility. Ignore the warnings provided by your system at your peril!

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Exit Points and Why Menu Security Isn’t Enough

By Robin Tatam on Wed, 05/30/2018

How do interfaces like FTP side-step IBM i menu security and give users uncontrolled data access through exit points? Robin Tatam explains in this short video.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Could IBM i Have Been Part of the Equifax Breach?

Tue, 11/28/2017

If IBM i was part of the Equifax data breach, what could that organization have done to protect their data? Fortra security expert has some ideas.

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Faster and Easier IBM i Password Resets

By Robin Tatam on Wed, 11/08/2017

Security expert Robin Tatam explains an easy way to spend less time and resources on resetting IBM i passwords.

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How to Automate Security Policy Enforcement

By Robin Tatam on Wed, 10/18/2017

In this quick video, security expert Robin Tatam explains how automating your security policy management is an easy way to keep tabs on your security configuration.

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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.

User Groups, and Forums, and Blogs, Oh My: Top 7 Linux Resources to Increase Your Expertise

Avoid an IBM i Cyber Attack: 6 Things to Check Regularly

3 Ways Malware Can Reach Your IFS

Cyber Risk Ratings: How Would Your IT Environment Score?

Why Corporate Networks are Key Targets for Cryptojacking

What’s the Difference Between Endpoint Antivirus and Endpoint Security Software?

Is There Such a Thing as Free Antivirus for Businesses?

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

Is Antivirus Really Necessary for Linux?

A Simple Way to Enforce Password Best Practices on IBM i

Your IFS Is Probably a Treasure Trove of Unsecured Data

When Would You Notice an IBM i Security Breach?

Exit Points and Why Menu Security Isn’t Enough

How Spectre and Meltdown Affect Power Systems Servers

NIST’s Surprising New Password Recommendation

Hidden Dangers of the Lesser-Known IBM i Special Authorities

Could IBM i Have Been Part of the Equifax Breach?

Faster and Easier IBM i Password Resets

How to Automate Security Policy Enforcement

How to Get Started with NIST 800-171 Compliance

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