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Malware, Ransomware, and Viruses vs Your IBM i Server
By Sandi Moore on Tue, 09/03/2024
Many of us have heard that you can’t get a virus on this platform, but the reality is that the integrated file system (IFS) is a tree-like structure. This structure can house Word documents, PDFs, MP3s, JPEG images, and these files can be just as infected on the IBM i server as they can on any Windows work station or server.
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Is Your Data REALLY Safe on the IBM i (AS/400)?
By Tom Huntington on Thu, 08/29/2024
Discover the three things you can do, starting today, to ensure your data is properly secured on your IBM i (AS/400).
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3 Components of a Proactive Security Strategy
By Mieng Lim on Mon, 07/22/2024
Your organization might have many cybersecurity defenses in place, but defenses alone are not enough to protect you from today’s multi-faceted cyberattacks. Proactively adding a layer of offensive security assessment and testing helps you pinpoint your system weaknesses before they are exploited. Proactive security measures help you stay ahead of attackers by:Identifying vulnerabilities and...
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Guide to Creating a Proactive Cybersecurity Strategy
Cyber attacks are common, with 89% of companies experiencing an attack in the last 12 months*. It’s time to stop asking if attacks will occur and start asking if you can stop attacks from being successful. One of the best ways to answer this question is by employing a proactive security program. Using assessment and testing to harden your cybersecurity measures, proactive security: Uncovers...
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Major Launches Announced on Release Day 2024.2
Fri, 05/17/2024
About Fortra’s Release Day
Each quarter, we at Fortra get to roll out the fruits of our labors for the past few months. We showcase new features, updates, and even products.
This Release Day features several groundbreaking projects. We’ve broken into the XDR arena and are thrilled to introduce you to our new offering. We’ve issued major releases for over a half-dozen of our flagship products....
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How Fortra Enables Your Zero Trust Strategy
By Nick Hogg
The concept of using a Zero Trust architecture in cybersecurity has been around for more than a decade, and its fundamental principle of “never trust, always verify” sounds straightforward enough. However, there’s a lot of noise around Zero Trust, often generated by vendors promising that their solution is that magic silver bullet to all of your Zero Trust problems. This can muddy the waters and...
Powertech Antivirus for IBM i
The recent rise in malware and ransomware attacks has thrown a spotlight on the need to protect servers—including Power Systems servers running IBM i—from malicious programs. Powertech Antivirus for IBM i is a scanning solution built for IBM i to provide the security, stability and reliability modern organizations need.
IBM i includes built-in functionality to support native anti-virus sca...
Powertech Antivirus for Linux
The recent rise in malware attacks proves that every operating system, including Linux, needs protection from malicious programs. In fact, studies have shown that Linux malware now accounts for more than 35% of all malware, tripling in number over the past three years.
Most organizations are running some version of Linux, and for many, it is at the core of their operations. Linux is fundam...
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How to Succeed at IBM i Security
Mon, 02/19/2024
Find out where security plans are running off course and how you can make a completely attainable plan to succeed.
The ROI of Capacity Management Software
Discover the return on invetment (ROI) you can expect when investing in capacity management software.
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The Changing Role of Government in Cybersecurity
By Antonio Sanchez on Wed, 11/29/2023
Governments are responsible for carrying out their duties to defend the rights and safety of their citizens. Find out their role in the cyber landscape and how Fortra plays a part.
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Getting Started with IBM i Security: Malware/Ransomware
By Sandi Moore
Just like any other OS, Power systems are highly vulnerable to malware attacks if the proper security measures are not put in place. Watch this recording for some critical tips and best practices for protecting your systems from malware.
If you would like more detail on how to create an effective malware defense strategy, you can watch the full, one hour version of this recorded webinar: Malware...
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What is Hyperautomation?
Wed, 11/08/2023
For many organizations, what were once islands of automation are converging. And they’re realizing there’s even more labor in their organizations that can be automated. But to bring it all together, they need a craftier strategy to make it happen.
Enter hyperautomation. What started as the latest industry buzzword, has become a critical discipline to add to your digital transformation strategy. ...
Fortra Cybersecurity Software Bundles
Learn how Fortra software bundles feature powerful product combinations that solve complex cybersecurity challenges in innovative ways.
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Data Classification and Data Loss Prevention (DLP): A Comprehensive Data Protection Strategy
Tue, 05/23/2023
Data is the world’s currency and has been for some time. Protecting data should be at the top of the list for organizations of any size, and the heart of any security strategy. Think about it: the purpose of any firewall, email solution, compliance regulation, or XDR platform is to keep data safe. Why not cut to the heart of it with a dedicated Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution? And why not...
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An IBM i Hacking Tale
By Pablo Zurro on Thu, 04/06/2023
Discover how penetration testing can be used on IBM i systems to find hidden vulnerabilities in your security. This post breaks down Core Impact's IBM i pen testing process from discovery to privilege escalation.
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Automation vs Hyperautomation: Learn the Differences
Thu, 11/10/2022
Gartner forecast a $600 billion global market in 2022 for technology that powers hyperautomation. Without a doubt, hyperautomation has quickly moved from an industry buzzword to the way companies of all sizes approach automation.
Surveys from the technology research and consulting firm show that a majority of CEOs and two-thirds of boards of directors are demanding operational excellence and...
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Preparing for the Impact of PCI DSS 4.0
Thu, 11/10/2022
Stealing credit card data is a perennial favorite of cybercriminals everywhere, whose aggressive tactics to score sensitive accountholder details result in breach after breach for organizations small and large. In its most recent research on payment card fraud, The Nilson Report found $28.6 billion in losses for 2020 (nearly 36% in the U.S. alone),...