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Zero trust: Is server level or perimeter protection best?

Zero trust: Is server level or perimeter protection best?

by Terry Stanton | Oct 22, 2024

If you’re running a big server like a mainframe, a zero trust strategy means you shouldn’t trust anything outside that box. If it’s your responsibility to protect the mainframe, you must ensure the right mechanisms are in place on the box itself. If you're in charge...

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Fight ‘Shiny Object Syndrome’ with Mainframe Security 101

Fight ‘Shiny Object Syndrome’ with Mainframe Security 101

by David Constable | Oct 18, 2024

With continuous innovation and new functionality developed for mainframe security, many organizations can lose sight of the basics, which means they may never achieve a Zero-Trust security stance.  The mainframe continues to evolve as a critical piece of the...

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How Important is your Db2 Data—(Mainframe Modernization from a Data Security viewpoint)

How Important is your Db2 Data—(Mainframe Modernization from a Data Security viewpoint)

by Greg DeBo | Oct 14, 2024

When talking about Mainframe Modernization, we usually discuss DevOps, Zowe, APIs, Java, Python, etc. But how often does anyone discuss how your security posture needs to be modernized?  Do terms like ‘least privilege’ and ‘zero trust’ mean anything to your...

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Why you need to protect your business with IBM Z Cyber Vault

Why you need to protect your business with IBM Z Cyber Vault

by Nathan Brice | Jan 11, 2023

It seems like every week there is a new story of a major company or organization being affected by a cyber-attack. It might be a ransomware attack, stolen user data, or other disruption to services, and may be initiated either by an external attack or internal...

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