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Cryptoviral Extortion: The Enduring Problem of Ransomware

By Bob Erdman on Wed, 03/13/2019

Learn about the long arms of ransomware, and how to protect your organization from its grasp.

Video

5 IBM i Security Quick Wins

By Sandi Moore

IBM i security expert Sandi Moore outlines the five fastest and most impactful changes you can make to strengthen IBM i security this year.

On-Demand Webinar

Why Endpoint Antivirus Belongs in Your Security Environment

By Bob Erdman

Join Bob Erdman, Security Product Manager at Fortra, as he discusses the importance of focusing on every endpoint, and how endpoint antivirus software can serve a critical function in your security profile.

Blog

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.

On-Demand Webinar

Unexpected Changes to Password Guidelines (and What They Mean for IBM i)

By Sandi Moore

IBM i security pro Sandi Moore dives into the latest password best practices and what they mean for IBM i.

Blog

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.

Blog

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.

Blog

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.

Press Release

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.

Press Release

HelpSystems (now Fortra) Extends Security Monitoring to Amazon S3

Policy Minder has been expanded to empower security monitoring for data stored on Amazon S3, giving IT professionals peace of mind any misconfigurations or oversights will be detected and rectified.

Blog

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!

On-Demand Webinar

Getting Started with IBM i Security: Object Authority

Wed, 07/11/2018

Get a better understanding of how IBM i default authority values work and how you can minimize security gaps around them.

On-Demand Webinar

Getting Started with IBM i Security: User Privileges

By Robin Tatam

Get up to speed on special authorities, command line access, and auditing user activities

On-Demand Webinar

Moving to Password Level 2 or 3 (and Other Password Tips and Tricks)

Tue, 06/26/2018

Watch this webinar to understand why it’s important to move to a higher password level (QPWDLVL)—and why it's easier than you might think.

On-Demand Webinar

Getting Started with IBM i Security: Securing PC Access

By Amy Williams

Watch this lesson to learn how you can use exit points and exit programs to gain control over who can access your IBM i objects and how.

Blog

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.

On-Demand Webinar

Expert Tips for Securing AIX Systems: Beyond the Basics

By Bob Erdman

In this second session in our series on creating and using AIX security policies, cybersecurity expert Bob Erdman explains next-level AIX security issues.

Blog

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.

On-Demand Webinar

Reduce the Cost and Effort of IBM i Auditing

By Robin Tatam

IBM i puts the ability to audit at your disposal, but how do you convert the raw data into useful information?

Guide

Download "Childhood's End: Attackers Increasingly Take Aim at Linux Systems"

Like the wide-eyed humans who mistakenly trust their benevolent alien overlords in Arthur C. Clarke’s science-fiction classic, Linux users the world over are beginning to awaken to the reality that their malware- free utopian childhood is rapidly coming to an end. A startling increase in malware, ransomware and malicious code targeting Linux systems of all shapes and sizes...

Cryptoviral Extortion: The Enduring Problem of Ransomware

5 IBM i Security Quick Wins

Why Endpoint Antivirus Belongs in Your Security Environment

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

Unexpected Changes to Password Guidelines (and What They Mean for IBM i)

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?

Weak Internal Security Causes Weak External Security

HelpSystems (now Fortra) Extends Security Monitoring to Amazon S3

When Would You Notice an IBM i Security Breach?

Getting Started with IBM i Security: Object Authority

Getting Started with IBM i Security: User Privileges

Moving to Password Level 2 or 3 (and Other Password Tips and Tricks)

Getting Started with IBM i Security: Securing PC Access

Exit Points and Why Menu Security Isn’t Enough

Expert Tips for Securing AIX Systems: Beyond the Basics

How Spectre and Meltdown Affect Power Systems Servers

Reduce the Cost and Effort of IBM i Auditing

Download "Childhood's End: Attackers Increasingly Take Aim at Linux Systems"

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