Self-Service Capabilities
Effectively managing user accounts within your Linux or UNIX server environment is imperative for mitigating risk in your organization and ensuring sensitive data and assets are protected. Core Privileged Access Manager (BoKS) provides centralized management of user accounts with automated self-service capabilities for access requests and password management....
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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...
Blog
Four Network Security Challenges for Organizations with a Remote Workforce
By Bob Erdman on Wed, 03/25/2020
Press Release
HelpSystems (now Fortra) buys 'ethical hacking' company, beefing up its cybersecurity business
HelpSystems has bought Strategic Cyber LLC, an "ethical hacker" that does business as Cobalt Strike, in the Eden Prairie company's latest move to beef up its cybersecurity presence.
Blog
The Difference Between BPA and Job Scheduling and When You Need Both
Thu, 02/27/2020
BPA and job scheduling aren't mutually exclusive. In fact, an enterprise may use a job scheduler to support its wider BPA strategy.
Blog
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.
Blog
What Is SIEM?
Fri, 12/20/2019
SIEM (security information and event management) software provides insights into potential security threats through data normalization and threat prioritization, giving IT professionals an effective method of automating processes and centralizing security management in a way that helps them simplify the difficult task of protecting sensitive data.
On-Demand Webinar
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.
Blog
Monitoring Application Security with SIEM
By Bob Erdman on Wed, 11/27/2019
Learn about the large variety of information a SIEM can consolidate, becoming your organization’s primary security monitoring tool.
Press Release
HelpSystems (now Fortra) Offers Free Version of Security Monitoring Software to Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Fortra announced today the release of a free version of its security software for smaller organizations who need to protect their data with greater insight on what’s happening with their systems.
Article
When Should You Replace Your Free SIEM Tools?
By Bob Erdman on Wed, 11/06/2019
Free SIEM tools often come with limitations that will lead security teams to consider commercial options. How do you know when it’s time to upgrade?
Article
Evaluating Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Solutions: The Pros and Cons of Freeware
By Bob Erdman on Mon, 10/28/2019
Find out the differences between free SIEM solutions, their pros and cons, and considering enterprise options.
Core Password and Secure Reset
Convenient and secure automated password management solution with self-service password resets
Article
Secure Transactions: A PCI-DSS & PA-DSS Overview and Compliance Checklist
By Bob Erdman on Fri, 10/18/2019
A complete overview of what PCI-DSS & PA-DSS is and how to become PCI compliant.
Blog
You Can’t Protect What You Can’t See: Improving Cybersecurity with Monitoring Solutions
By Bob Erdman on Mon, 10/07/2019
Find out how SIEMs with threat escalation, centralization, diverse integrations, and collaboration with network monitoring tools can help clear the line of sight.
On-Demand Webinar
How to Be Smart When Selecting a Job Scheduler
Watch this webinar with Fortra scheduling experts to learn which enterprise job scheduler is right for your environment.
Blog
Navigating Toward a Password-Free Future with Privileged Access Management
By Bob Erdman on Fri, 09/13/2019
Discover how you can move toward a password-free future with privileged access management (PAM) solutions and adopt a more secure standard for authentication in your organization.