Having recently watched the Helpsystems annual State of IBM i Security study, along with listening to Robin talk about it on the Incredible i Show, it seemed a good time to reflect on how I originally got introduced to the need for security. As the title suggests my solution at the time was a bit […]
IBMi password – pick a number
We’ve all been there, the password expiration has come around (QPWDEXPITV) and you’re struggling to think of a new one that matches the password rules on your system. One day I decided “screw that, the system can pick for me”. Thus I started tinkering in NodeJS, as mentioned in previous articles I’m not a GUI […]
Lock System Values
Stay Safe! If you’re looking to tighten your IBM i security, it can be quite daunting to know where to start. Do you look at securing the perimeter by looking at an exit point solution, or do embark on lengthy object level security project? Or both?! A quick win for many could be preventing the […]
New Software Enhancements for POWER Systems
PowerWire.eu talked to Brandon Pederson earlier this month about the Software Enhancements for POWER System. PowerWire.eu (PW): Hello Brandon, it’s nice to talk to you again, the last time we spoke back in April, Covid-19 was disrupting all our plans, cancelling all our conferences, and making us work from home. Not a lot has changed […]
IBM i Exit Points – The Power To Control and Audit
During this period of enforced lockdown Rowton Staff have been encouraged to spend more time on Training and Education. A recent webinar I watched was one from a series by Robin Tatum from HelpSystems entitled 2020 State of IBM i Security Study. https://www.helpsystems.com/cta/download-state-ibm-i-security-study-guideOne of the points discussed which stood out for me was about Exit Points. […]
Fifth Annual IT Marketplace Survey Reveals Ongoing Reliance on IBM i to Support Critical Business Needs
HelpSystems announced today that its fifth annual IBM i Marketplace Survey Results reveal not only that the IBM i platform continues to be a top choice for IT professionals, but also that investment in the platform is growing. More than 750 IT professionals from around the world participated in the annual survey, which has become […]
Brussels conference focuses on security
Common Belgium is kicking off its 2015 schedule with a close look at security. The IBM i user group will hold its first major meeting of the year at the IBM Client Centre in Brussels on March 11. In his invitation to the event, Shirang “Ranga” Deshpande, the group’s vice president and events organiser, says: […]