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Weak Internal Security Causes Weak External Security

Long-time security expert, Pat Botz, recently joined Fortra. Botz goes way back in the computer industry. He wrote the Basic compiler and CAD tools for Control Data supercomputers and then lead the development of CAD tools for its AIX workstation line three decades ago. He eventually became a lead security architect for the IBM i platform, and left Big Blue a number of years ago to start his own security firm, Botz & Associates. Dan sat down to have a chat with Chris Heim, chief executive officer of Fortra, and John Vanderwall, vice president and business unit manager for security services at the company, as well as Botz, who now has a senior security services consultant position at the company.
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Getting Started with IBM i Security

Your IBM i is highly securable, but many systems are left in a dangerously unprotected configuration. Figuring out how to begin protecting mission-critical data and applications can be a challenge. The world’s top IBM i security experts have joined forces to help IT professionals like you better understand how to use this platform’s powerful security controls. Join this e-course to learn how to...
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HelpSystems (now Fortra) Completes Acquisition of Network Monitoring Pioneer, Dartware—Its Third Acquisition in 2012

Eden Prairie, MN, January 10, 2013 – HelpSystems, LLC, a world leader in systems management, security, and business intelligence software, announced it has completed the acquisition of Dartware, LLC, a network management software company. The acquisition, which completed in December, represents the growing company’s third acquisition in 2012 and ninth overall. Based in New Hampshire, Dartware is...