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Learning guide: Simple steps to a secure iSeries
This organized list will guide you along your way to maintaining a secure iSeries system. Undoubtedly, the iSeries is one of the most secure platforms out there, but don't be mistaken in thinking that it is untouchable. Address the basic security iss... Learning Guide
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Native biometrics on the iSeries
IBM software partner, Valid Technologies, has developed what it said is the world's first biometrics tool native to the iSeries. Article | 12 Oct 2005
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Strategic Storage: Storage security -- Change old habits and stop data theft
High-profile stored data thefts got you worried? Four storage experts explain why storage security has been overlooked and how administrators can protect their storage resources. Article | 11 Aug 2005
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Security considerations for IBM i backups
Backups need to be just as physically secure as the System i. Managing a log system for backup tapes, retiring old tapes, and validating third-party storage services are part of what it takes to ensure security with your AS/400 backups. Tip
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Time for a security checkup for your i
Conducting an annual system security checkup on your AS/400 will prevent you from discovering some unwanted New Year's surprises. Rich Loeber recommends steps including checking security settings, ensuring that your user profiles are up to date with ... Tip
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Recovering your AS/400 security configuration
You need to have your AS/400 security plan built into your disaster recovery process. Step 1: Know the security objects and settings, and how and where they are saved. These objects include private authorities, system values, and user profiles. Tip
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A guide to System i security, part 2: Landing and establishing access
Once you've developed a security policy for your System i environment, you need to define who will access it and how they will get to their data. The locks on the door include passwords, object security and group settings. Once those are set, it is i... Tip
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A guide to System i security: Descending into the heart of darkness of IT security
Developing your company's System i security policy starts with taking a look at what needs to be accomplished. Communication and appropriate access for personnel to data centers are keys to a robust policy. Tip
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Learning guide: Steps to a secure System i
This organized list will guide you along your way to maintaining a secure iSeries system. Undoubtedly, the iSeries is one of the most secure platforms out there, but don't be mistaken in thinking that it is untouchable. Address the basic security iss... Tip
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Securing printed output
In today's security conscious environment, most System i shops have already locked down their systems. Object level security is locked down and users are classified as to what they can and cannot do when they are logged onto the system. But, securi... Tip
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Are all of your System i (iSeries) doors closed? -- part 1
Security expert Rich Loeber discusses the security risks of leaving doors open on the System i. In the "old" days, the only door you had to be concerned about was the computer terminal. That certainly is not the case today. Are all of your System i d... Tip
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Can you trust all those trigger programs?
Be wary of trigger programs on your system. Here is an easy way to check up on them. Tip
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Creating your iSeries security policy
In the past, the main security policy decision was whether or not to have locks on the doors to the computer room. That was it. In today's inter-networked world, security has become of paramount importance and your security policy is correspondingly... Tip
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Justify the security of the ECS line
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How can I secure my printers?
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Security during file encryption
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Security system policies
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Show all users that have USRCLS = *SECOFR
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Restricting access
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Moving a library from one ASP to another
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Preparing for a SOX audit
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Learn the last date and time a user profile was used with OpsNav
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Determining the length of iSeries system values
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Security considerations for IBM i backups
Backups need to be just as physically secure as the System i. Managing a log system for backup tapes, retiring old tapes, and validating third-party storage services are part of what it takes to ensure security with your AS/400 backups. Tip
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Time for a security checkup for your i
Conducting an annual system security checkup on your AS/400 will prevent you from discovering some unwanted New Year's surprises. Rich Loeber recommends steps including checking security settings, ensuring that your user profiles are up to date with ... Tip
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Recovering your AS/400 security configuration
You need to have your AS/400 security plan built into your disaster recovery process. Step 1: Know the security objects and settings, and how and where they are saved. These objects include private authorities, system values, and user profiles. Tip
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A guide to System i security, part 2: Landing and establishing access
Once you've developed a security policy for your System i environment, you need to define who will access it and how they will get to their data. The locks on the door include passwords, object security and group settings. Once those are set, it is i... Tip
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A guide to System i security: Descending into the heart of darkness of IT security
Developing your company's System i security policy starts with taking a look at what needs to be accomplished. Communication and appropriate access for personnel to data centers are keys to a robust policy. Tip
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Learning guide: Steps to a secure System i
This organized list will guide you along your way to maintaining a secure iSeries system. Undoubtedly, the iSeries is one of the most secure platforms out there, but don't be mistaken in thinking that it is untouchable. Address the basic security iss... Tip
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Securing printed output
In today's security conscious environment, most System i shops have already locked down their systems. Object level security is locked down and users are classified as to what they can and cannot do when they are logged onto the system. But, securi... Tip
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Are all of your System i (iSeries) doors closed? -- part 1
Security expert Rich Loeber discusses the security risks of leaving doors open on the System i. In the "old" days, the only door you had to be concerned about was the computer terminal. That certainly is not the case today. Are all of your System i d... Tip
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Can you trust all those trigger programs?
Be wary of trigger programs on your system. Here is an easy way to check up on them. Tip
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Learning guide: Simple steps to a secure iSeries
This organized list will guide you along your way to maintaining a secure iSeries system. Undoubtedly, the iSeries is one of the most secure platforms out there, but don't be mistaken in thinking that it is untouchable. Address the basic security iss... Learning Guide
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