• Preventing IBM i data theft

    A firewall should be the first line of defense to protect your IBM i system, but not the only security measure you take. Rich Loeber counsels you to not ignore the enemy within. Build strong object...

  • Security incident response system for System i

    Any security officers working with IBM System i need to organize a security incident response system to handle incidents of varying severity.

  • Setting up security for programmers on IBM i

    Programmers working on an AS/400 need greater security access than a standard user, but determining how much access they should get isn't always easy. Rich Loeber provides tips on what options exis...

  • Blocking AS/400 DB2 users

    To block DB2 users from altering data using WinSQL tool, a security software tool may be the best bet for true protection.

iSeries system and application security

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  • Keeping programmers honest -- part 1

    If you are like most iSeries security officers, you probably cut your teeth in the IT field by doing some programming. It might even be that you still get involved in programming and your role as security officer is a part-time role. So, you have a...  Tip

  • iSeries security officer's New Year's resolutions

    Many people, myself included, take this time of year for a little introspection. As the security officer for your i5-iSeries-AS/400 shop, this is a good opportunity to do just that for your installation and here's my list of some items you should co...  Tip

  • How to check for invalid log-on attempts

    You don't want unauthorized people accessing your iSeries, so it's a good idea to monitor invalid log-on attempts. By doing so you can see who simply mistyped and who had no business trying to log in.  Tip

  • Customize user authority on the iSeries

    You don't need expensive add-on software to customize user authority on the iSeries, just use iSeries Navigator. Learn how in this member-submitted tip.  Tip

  • Checking for profiles that have default passwords

    Using default passwords is never a good idea, even when you're rushed for time. In this tip, Rich Loeber gives you an easy way to identify default user profiles on your system so you can get these passwords changed.  Tip

  • Take control of your iSeries network security -- Part 2

    In his previous tip, Rich Loeber told you how to use the Job Action network attribute to help control network security. This week he shows you how Client Request Access and DDM Request Access control PC access and remote access to your iSeries.  Tip

  • Take control of your iSeries network security -- Part 1

    Long gone are the days when the iSeries was a safe, closed system. With the ability for users to access and modify data, you need to have controls in place. Start by taking a look at your network attributes. In this tip Rich Loeber show you how you c...  Tip

  • Security considerations for your library lists -- Part 2

    If you reference the wrong object, you could process the wrong program or data -- possibly those that are malicious. You can avoid that by making sure your library lists are in order and the proper people have access to them. This week Rich Loeber de...  Tip

  • Security considerations for your library lists -- Part 1

    The library list on your i5-iSeries-AS/400 controls how OS/400 searches for objects when no specific library has been coded. Changes to the library list could easily be used to execute a rogue program or cause your processing to run against an incorr...  Tip

  • Display all objects private authorities from a given library

    Here's a way to list all private authorities from objects in a given library. This might help you during save and restore procedures where private authorities get lost.  Tip

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