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Understanding CVE 2023-30990: The Vulnerability Exploiting the DDM

By Amneris Teruel on Tue, 07/25/2023

Discover CVE-2023-30990 - Unauthenticated RCE in IBM i DDM Service. Learn what this vulnerability is, how it impacts the IBM i, and how you can prevent as well as assess your exposure to it.

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Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance Relies on Powertech

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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.

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Could Ransomware Like WannaCry Hit IBM i?

By Robin Tatam on Thu, 01/04/2018

Security expert Robin Tatam explains how WannaCry and similar ransomware can affect the unique IBM i operating system.

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How to Apply IDS/IPS to IBM i

By Robin Tatam on Fri, 05/12/2017

IPS/IDS are common cybersecurity terms, but how does that pertain to the IBM i environment?

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How Exit Programs Make the Greatest Impact on IBM i Security

By Robin Tatam on Tue, 03/28/2017

What do exit points have to do with cybersecurity? How do exit programs work? Robin Tatam provides a clear explanation in this video.

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Cracking the Problem of Endpoint Security

By Robin Tatam on Fri, 03/24/2017

Endpoint security has been a hot topic in the technology and corporate sectors for a few years. Especially with the emergence of bring-your-own-device practices, it has become even more critical to put safeguards in place to ensure the security of sensitive information.

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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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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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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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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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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...

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Powertech Helps the Seneca Nation Play the Security Game

The SGC has a fairly large IBM i presence, including multiple production, development, test, and training systems, in a High Availability (HA) environment. They rely heavily on their IBM i servers to run their distributed properties, including casinos, hotels, resorts, retail outlets...

Understanding CVE 2023-30990: The Vulnerability Exploiting the DDM

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance Relies on Powertech

Exit Points and Why Menu Security Isn’t Enough

Could Ransomware Like WannaCry Hit IBM i?

How to Apply IDS/IPS to IBM i

How Exit Programs Make the Greatest Impact on IBM i Security

Cracking the Problem of Endpoint Security

How “Smash and Grab” Compromises IBM i

IT Security Compliance 101

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

Powertech Helps Community Bank Enforce Internal iSeries Compliance

Powertech Protects City Data and Vital Services with System i Security

Data Processing Incorporated Banks on the Power of Powertech

Powertech Automated Solutions Help Bank of Stockton Improve Security and Compliance

Powertech Helps the Seneca Nation Play the Security Game

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