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Compliance Mandates Apply to IBM i Too

By Amy Williams on Tue, 02/20/2024

The most overlooked aspects of IBM i compliance with PCI-DSS, SOX, HIPAA, and other standards, how to configure them correctly, and what Fortra can do to help.

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Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance Relies on Powertech

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I’ve Got *ALLOBJ Authority And I’m Not Afraid To Use It—Part 2

By Robin Tatam on Thu, 06/27/2019

While everyone likes to feel special, we need to be more selective when it comes to data access. As we discussed last month, many users have privileges far beyond their business requirements and simply need to have their access reduced to more reasonable levels.

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Audit Tested & Audit Approved Instant Authority!

By Robin Tatam on Fri, 03/24/2017

Introduced by IBM to support TCP/IP services, a profile swap allows a job to change midstream and run under a different profile than the one that started it.

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Building a Better Virus Trap

By Sandi Moore on Fri, 03/10/2017

Not so long ago, viruses were just one of those little annoyances that come along with using a computer, akin to the gnat that orbits your head at the family picnic.

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A Virus on i?

By Sandi Moore on Thu, 03/09/2017

Do you all remember Malcom Haines’ presentation comparing the viruses on Windows and on IBM i? The first slide, for Microsoft, was an entire page filled, at a 4-point font, with different viruses. Then Malcom switched to the IBM i slide, which was blank. This would always result in an outburst in laughter among us IBM i evangelists.

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Three IFS Security Weaknesses You Must Secure Now

By Robin Tatam on Thu, 03/09/2017

The Integrated File System (IFS) is one of the most ignored parts of the system, yet it makes possible many of the most powerful and most used features on IBM i servers today.

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How “Smash and Grab” Compromises IBM i

By Robin Tatam on Wed, 03/08/2017

During an audit a few years ago, I revealed to the client’s security team that corporate payroll information on every employee, including the CEO, was being archived in an output queue (called PAYROLL) for weeks at a time. Due to poor configuration, this information was accessible to every employee.

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The Modern Alternative to Authority Adoption

By Robin Tatam on Wed, 03/08/2017

There are several considerations with authority adoption. Each is important but can usually be accommodated. But what is the effect if the program owner has the same or less privileges than the user that called the program?

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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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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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AAA Life Leverages Fortra Solutions for IT Efficiency

Part of the American Automobile Association (AAA) family, AAA Life Insurance Company offers a variety of competitive life insurance, annuity, and travel accident products. With over one million policies, many people rely on AAA Life to help provide protection for their loved ones. As Senior Systems Engineer at AAA Life, Randy Wittner is in charge of their IBM i environment,...

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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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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 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.

Compliance Mandates Apply to IBM i Too

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance Relies on Powertech

I’ve Got *ALLOBJ Authority And I’m Not Afraid To Use It—Part 2

Audit Tested & Audit Approved Instant Authority!

Building a Better Virus Trap

A Virus on i?

Three IFS Security Weaknesses You Must Secure Now

How “Smash and Grab” Compromises IBM i

The Modern Alternative to Authority Adoption

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

IT Security Compliance 101

AAA Life Leverages Fortra Solutions for IT Efficiency

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

Fortra Integrates McAfee Embedded Control Antivirus Protection for Power Systems Servers

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 Helps C&D Technologies Achieve AS/400 SOX Compliance

Data Processing Incorporated Banks on the Power of Powertech

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