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Endpoint Antivirus Software: What It Is, and Why You Need It
By Bob Erdman on Mon, 10/19/2020
The threat landscape can be a frightening scene when you look at the malicious attacks and ransomware infiltrating organizations around the globe. The good news: Endpoint antivirus applications are making enormous strides in their ability to protect enterprise-level equipment and data from attack. The bad news: Many companies overlook the need to secure non-Windows infrastructure and focus their...
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Eliminate the Most Common Cause of a Data Breach with Multi-Factor Authentication
By Sandi Moore
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) protects you from the most common cause of a data breach: compromised user credentials. Watch this webinar to learn how MFA can protect your IBM i systems.
Article
IBM i Cloud Security Considerations
Fri, 08/14/2020
As you consider taking your IBM i to the cloud, cybersecurity will no doubt top your list of concerns. And for good reason. It’s important to remember that the cloud is kind of a lie. Your sensitive data is simply being sent to someone else’s server, and that server has a physical location somewhere.
Just like on-prem cybersecurity, IBM i cloud security can be divided into two parts:
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The Evolution of Cybersecurity Solutions for Organizations
Tue, 08/11/2020
In the early days of the internet, cybersecurity was fairly straightforward, with all solutions and strategies geared toward prevention. While prevention remains critical, cybersecurity has also had to evolve, with businesses layering their defenses and regularly evaluating the status of their safeguards to adapt to change—whether those be organizational or within the wider cybersecurity sphere.
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Fact or Fiction: IBM i Has Never Been Hacked
By Robin Tatam
In this on-demand webinar, Robin Tatam discusses a documented AS/400 breach, as well as the steps you can take to avoid a similar incident at your own organization.
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IFS Security: How to Close the Most Commonly Overlooked Security Gap
By Sandi Moore
Because the IFS is so integral to IBM i, failing to secure it could spell disaster for your organization. And there’s one IFS security gap that even experienced IBM i pros often overlook!
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Why Your IBM i Security Will Fail (and How to Fix It)
By Robin Tatam
The most common approaches to IBM i security share a serious flaw. Watch this webinar to learn how to fix it.
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How to Protect IBM i from the New Malware Threats of 2020
By Sandi Moore
IBM i has never been immune to malware—but threats to businesses are greater than ever. Watch this webinar to learn how to keep your systems up and running.
Guide
Cybersecurity Insiders 2021 Malware Report
Malware and ransomware are some of the most destructive security threats affecting organizations of all sizes, from SMBs to large enterprises and government agencies.
The 2021 Malware Report was produced by Cybersecurity Insiders and Fortra to reveal the latest malware security trends, challenges, and investment priorities. Here are some of the findings:
More respondents see malware and...
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Is the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) the Next GDPR and Why Should I Care?
In this session, you’ll learn why most organizations—not just those in California—are affected by the CCPA and what it means for IT pros.
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Three Lessons Learned from A Data Breach
By Bob Erdman on Mon, 02/24/2020
Simple lessons learned from the many breaches we’ve observed, like careless employees and unusual attack vectors, and ways they can be avoided.
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Security Best Practices for the IBM i Administrator
Tue, 01/28/2020
During this webinar, you'll see a checklist of tasks that you can follow and actions you can take to ensure that you are following the best practices for security on your IBM i.
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Cybersecurity Trends in 2019 and Predictions for 2020
By Bob Erdman
Count down the top cybersecurity trends of 2019 and hear predictions for what’s to come in 2020. 2020 looks to be just as exciting as 2019, with ample opportunities for organizations to improve their cybersecurity stance.
Press Release
HelpSystems (now Fortra) Makes It Easier to Identify Security Events on IBM i
Fortra today announced the latest release of Powertech SIEM Agent for IBM i. The new version provides enhanced flexibility to meet the demands of increasingly complex IT environments.
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A CISO’s Take on IBM i Security
By Robin Tatam
In this webinar, IBM i security expert Robin Tatam focuses on helping you change perceptions of IBM i at your organization and getting what you need from your management team.
Compliance Monitor Comparison Checklist
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
• Installation and Planning
• Compliance Monitoring, Auditing, and Reporting
• Internal Application Security and Setup Options
• Automatic, Batch, and Manual Assessment Availability
Today's security requirements can overwhelm even the most organized IT department. Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Payment Card Industry (PCI) auditors demand proof of compliance on critical systems.
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Protecting AIX Servers Against Malware Threats
By Bob Erdman on Thu, 11/07/2019
Find out what security challenges AIX servers face, and what can be done to overcome them.
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AS/400 Security in an IBM i World
By Robin Tatam
Learn why outdated security implementations put IBM i organizations in danger and how you can minimize the risks.