Resources

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Interacting with Powertech SIEM Agent for IBM i

By Robin Tatam on Thu, 03/21/2019

Your organization has invested in a security information event manager, or SIEM, to receive and analyse security and event log information from a variety of servers. Now they want to also get this information from their IBM Power Systems server.

Guide

Download "A Guide to Practical Single Sign On"

The cost of managing user access to data and software applications with user IDs and passwords adds up quickly, but the solution is surprisingly simple. With single sign on (SSO), you can eliminate passwords—and the cost associated with them —by joining your IBM i, AIX, and Linux servers to your Windows domain for authentication. The key to achieving the ROI you want is to use a fresh, direct...

On-Demand Webinar

Responding to Ransomware: Steps to Take to Reduce Your Risk

By Bob Erdman

Join cybersecurity experts Bob Erdman, Security Product Manager at Fortra, and Holger Schulze, CEO and Founder of Cybersecurity Insiders, as they discuss the continuing challenge of ransomware.

Blog

5 Cybersecurity Resources You Shouldn’t Scroll Past

By Robin Tatam on Sat, 03/16/2019

It's tough to stay on top of the latest cyberthreats and what they mean for your business. Here are some go-to resources that makes it easier to educate yourself on this important topic.

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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.

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12 Skills Every Security Administrator Needs for Success (and How to Learn Them)

By Robin Tatam on Sat, 03/09/2019

Mastering these 12 skills can make a security administrator a powerful weapon against data breaches.

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5 Myths About Encryption on IBM i

By Robin Tatam on Mon, 03/04/2019

Keep reading as we investigate five common IBM i encryption myths and separate reality from fantasy.

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35 Cybersecurity Risks for IBM i Administrators and How to Thwart Them

By Robin Tatam on Wed, 02/27/2019

Here’s a rundown of commonly overlooked IBM i cybersecurity risks and how to make sure they don’t open your business up to a disastrous situation.

On-Demand Webinar

6 Things You Can Do for IBM i Security (Even When Management Doesn’t Care)

Tue, 02/26/2019

Watch this on-demand webinar to learn how to convince your management team to address IBM i security.

Blog

8 Things Your Capacity Management Tool Should Do

By Per Bauer on Fri, 02/15/2019

A capacity management tool should help your IT team in 8 key ways. If you're replacing your tool or starting a capacity management practice, this is the place to start.

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Buyer's Guide: Capacity Management Tool Checklist

By Per Bauer on Fri, 02/08/2019

What makes a good capacity management tool? There are six major factors to consider when choosing a capacity management tool, and the right tool should account for all of them.

Article

Comparing Different Methods for Calculating Health and Risk

By Per Bauer on Fri, 02/08/2019

How do you calculate IT health and risk ? There are different methods you can use, depending on your needs. The most common methods for determining IT infrastructure health are: Threshold comparison Enhanced threshold comparison Event detection Variation from normal Allocation comparison Queuing theory for health On the other hand, the most common methods for calculating IT infrastructure risk are...