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Time to Renovate Your IBM i Security?

Fri, 02/24/2017

World-renouned security expert provides suggestions for ways you can "spruce up" your security configuration.

What Is a Profile Swap and How Can It Help Secure IBM i?

By Robin Tatam on Thu, 02/09/2017

In this short video, IBM i security expert Robin Tatam explains what a profile swap is and how it helps secure your system.

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What's the Difference Between a Profile Swap and Adopted Authority?

Mon, 01/16/2017

Many organizations have the requirement to reduce the number of profiles to which special authorities—especially *ALLOBJ specially authority —have been assigned. In many cases, the excess capabilities can simply be removed because they aren't required for the person to perform their job functions. *SAVSYS special authority is a good example. Unless the person is performing system saves—i.e., is in...

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Three Reasons You Need an Updated Security Policy

Sun, 08/21/2016

If you still think creating and maintaining a security policy isn’t necessary, you could be setting up your organization for an unpleasant surprise. Check out the top three reasons businesses need an up-to-date security policy.

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IT Security Compliance 101

By Robin Tatam on Sun, 08/21/2016

In this compliance 101 primer, we'll look at three high-profile breaches from the past year, each of which shows what can go wrong when data oversight isn't up to snuff. Along the way, we'll discuss some basic fixes that can help shore up network defenses.

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Hacktivists Show the Danger of Leaving IBM i Unprotected

Thu, 08/11/2016

Your IBM i is only as secure as you make it. IBM i security experts have been saying this for years, but at least one organization learned the hard way.

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Fortra Meets IT Security Needs for Napa Recycling and Waste Services

Napa Recycling and Waste Services (NRWS) provides recycling and waste collection to businesses and residents in the City of Napa and southern unincorporated Napa County. The entire county, with 90 percent of its agricultural land devoted to viticulture, is home to more than three hundred wineries in the Napa Valley, and is one of the top wine producing areas of the United States. In addition, the...

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Fortra Helps International Rectifier Tackle Critical SOX Issues

Founded in 1947, International Rectifier (IR) is a world leader in advanced power management technology. The company’s 5,400 worldwide employees support operations in 20 countries. Annual revenues are approximately $1 billion. Compliance Regulations Remain at the Top of Exec's Minds Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) hasn’t disappeared and remains at the top of many executives’ minds. Among other stipulations...

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Policy Minder Helps Amway Remove the Guesswork from PCI Security Compliance

System and data security—along with PCI compliance—are top concerns for Amway. They turned to Policy Minder for help automating security administration.

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Powertech Protects Healthcare Company’s IBM i Systems to the Max

When a healthcare organization faced stringent regulations like HIPAA, PowerTech's security products closed the security gaps on IBM i and helped protect confidential data.

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Fortra Integrates McAfee Embedded Control Antivirus Protection for Power Systems Servers

As Bytware and IBM realized the serious exposure to Power Systems users, they turned to McAfee to integrate the McAfee Embedded Control scanning engine into the Powertech Antivirus product.

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Alon USA Locks Down the IFS with Powertech Antivirus for IBM i

Like many IBM shops, Alon USA found comfort in the seeming immunity of IBM i to viruses. All PCs in the company were running anti-virus software but, having operated for more than a decade without incident, Alon USA’s IT director saw no need for protective measures on IBM i. Sound familiar?

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Clover Stornetta Farms relies on StandGuard for the Heavy Lifting

When Clover Stornetta Farms expanded operations to multiple locations, the Northern California dairy processor turned to Stand Guard Network Security to improve security.

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Winning Security Combo Locks Down and Protects Trailer Transit, Inc's IBM i

Trailer Transit—a leading transportation company—uses Powertech Antivirus to eliminate viruses and StandGuard Network Security to prevent unauthorized access.

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IBM i Virus Protection Adds an Essential Service to City of Columbia

When it comes to city services, data protection is a must. To track down the source of viruses on their multi-platform network, the City of Columbia turned to Stand Guard Anti-Virus.

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Powertech Helps Community Bank Enforce Internal iSeries Compliance

First Security Bank is one of Montana’s largest, locally owned community banks. They provide business, real estate, consumer and agricultural loans, Internet banking, brokerage services, and a full range of deposit accounts. First Security has over 150 users on a System i 525 that...

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Powertech Protects City Data and Vital Services with System i Security

The City of Warren recognizes the importance of System i network security. Their System i runs many critical applications, including human resources, payroll, and accounts payable and stores over 22,000 utility customer’s personal data, including monthly bank draft...

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Powertech Helps C&D Technologies Achieve AS/400 SOX Compliance

As a publicly traded company with a lean IT department, C&D Technologies has been greatly impacted by Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations. Despite its size, the IT department needed to comply with these regulations through better user management, monitoring, and reporting...

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Data Processing Incorporated Banks on the Power of Powertech

When faced with the banking industry’s complex security issues, Data Processing Incorporated turned to Powertech for flexible compliance solutions and first-rate support.

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Powertech Automated Solutions Help Bank of Stockton Improve Security and Compliance

Can a bank succeed without effective information security? Not in today’s world, where technology is such a vital part of every bank’s operations. And given legislative and regulatory actions that have forced widespread changes in the banking industry...

Time to Renovate Your IBM i Security?

What Is a Profile Swap and How Can It Help Secure IBM i?

What's the Difference Between a Profile Swap and Adopted Authority?

Three Reasons You Need an Updated Security Policy

IT Security Compliance 101

Hacktivists Show the Danger of Leaving IBM i Unprotected

Fortra Meets IT Security Needs for Napa Recycling and Waste Services

Fortra Helps International Rectifier Tackle Critical SOX Issues

Policy Minder Helps Amway Remove the Guesswork from PCI Security Compliance

Powertech Protects Healthcare Company’s IBM i Systems to the Max

Fortra Integrates McAfee Embedded Control Antivirus Protection for Power Systems Servers

Alon USA Locks Down the IFS with Powertech Antivirus for IBM i

Clover Stornetta Farms relies on StandGuard for the Heavy Lifting

Winning Security Combo Locks Down and Protects Trailer Transit, Inc's IBM i

IBM i Virus Protection Adds an Essential Service to City of Columbia

Powertech Helps Community Bank Enforce Internal iSeries Compliance

Powertech Protects City Data and Vital Services with System i Security

Powertech Helps C&D Technologies Achieve AS/400 SOX Compliance

Data Processing Incorporated Banks on the Power of Powertech

Powertech Automated Solutions Help Bank of Stockton Improve Security and Compliance

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