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Security Tools News
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September 26, 2006
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Sep'06
Unsecured devices worry IT professionals
IT admins keep working to make networks secure even as more unsecured personal gadgets, like smart phones and BlackBerrys, find their way into companies
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September 21, 2005
21
Sep'05
COMMON: New security tools for iSeries
Recognizing the effect regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley is having on iSeries users, SkyView Partners, PowerTech and Bytware announced products that help users with compliance.
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June 07, 2005
07
Jun'05
Red Hat Summit: Getting a grip on licensing laws
Attendees of the Red Hat Summit in New Orleans got an informative crash course in software licensing law.
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May 19, 2005
19
May'05
PowerTech acquires TriAWorks
iSeries security company buys SSO software vendor to take advantage of IBM's Enterprise Identity Mapping capabilities.
Security Tools Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Expanded password rules available in System i/OS 6.1
System i/OS 6.1 provides new password security tools that can tighten up security in your AS/400 shop. Rich Loeber shares his favorite new password security tools and describes their implementation. Continue Reading
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Encrypting files or fields on the iSeries
Encrypting files on iSeries is no trivial undertaking. Using vendor technologies such as those from Linoma Software and nuBridges may be easier than cobbling it all together with IBM tools. Continue Reading
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System i security report roundup
The AS/400 System Security Attributes report is useful to review all of the system values and network attributes to make sure that they are still set to the value that you expect based on your security policy. Then, for good measure, see how your ... Continue Reading
Evaluate Security Tools Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Detecting system changes made by outside IP address
If you suspect that changes are being made by an external source, you can use an exit point program to monitor the activity and trace the IP address. Continue Reading
Manage Security Tools
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Tracking remote access users on System i
As remote access through FTP or iSeries Access becomes the standard, the system history log and exit point solutions are two options for tracking users on the AS/400. Continue Reading
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Controlling remote access on your IBM i
To control remote access via network connections on the AS/400, the most secure solution is implementation of the exit point controls in the operating system. The server controls serve as gatekeepers to your iSeries, checking IP addresses of remote ... Continue Reading
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Checking in on your IBM i authorization lists
Have you ever created an object on the AS/400 without making sure the necessary authorization list is attached? By using some common commands, you can secure your IBM i, and audit objects and fix mistakes. The necessary commands include DSPAUTLOBJ ... Continue Reading
Problem Solve Security Tools Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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User being locked out by Windows share on iSeries
Use the the iSeries QSYSOPR message to look for any errors in passwords when running a program on the iSeries that transfers data to a spreadsheet on a Windows share. Continue Reading
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How to tell if you're using the right security level
When your company's CIO suggests that you should upgrade the security level of your AS/400 to 50, you might not think this is necessary, but where do you turn for supporting evidence? Continue Reading
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System values on i: Setting them up and locking i down
AS/400 system values define global, system-wide settings on your platform. Many of these pertain to system security implementation. Take a look at these settings and learn how to lock them down. Many system values are security-related and the ... Continue Reading