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Last Updated: Apr 19, 2004 
Not surprisingly, security is even more of an issue this year -- especially with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance deadlines. Here are 10 hot tips to ensure your security is all it can be.
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>> The queen of iSeries security, Carol Woodbury, is here to help
iSeries immune to Mydoom? Sort of

(19 Apr 2004)

The new variant of the Mydoom worm is said to have hit numerous iSeries shops recently. But iSeries experts say an attack would be rare.

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>> E-mail filtering in OS/400 SMTP
TIP :If a virus gets into your network, it is often relayed and passed along quickly via e-mail forwarding. This is where your ...
>> How's your system integrity?
TIP :You can use the CHKOBJITG to check your system for "integrity violations," such as commands that have been tampered with and ...
>> Limiting when a user profile can be used
TIP :An overview of some useful commands that can help you restrict the times that user profiles can be used.
>> Reviewing *PUBLIC authority
TIP :Be sure to check the *PUBLIC default security setup so that the configuration doesn't override all your other security ...
>> Standardized security setup across multiple systems
TIP :A CL program included in OS/400 can be modified to meet your unique setup requirements.
>> The adopted authority problem
TIP :Programs can adopt authority from owners, which gives users access they maybe shouldn't have.
>> The danger of indiscriminately assigning special authorities
TIP :This article explains the special authorities and points out the main exposures if they are not assigned judiciously.
>> Getting control over adopted authorities
TIP :Adopted authorities could pose a security risk if you don't get them under control. This tip will help.
>> Use Authorization Lists to simplify security administration
TIP :Security administration can be a pain in the next, but you can make things easier if you use Authorization Lists.
>> Unique user profiles are critical to OS/400 security
TIP :Using unique user profiles is critical to effective user accountability and overall iSeries security.

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