by Milan Patel | May 13, 2025 | Security
For many, the mainframe can be a daunting subject – with misguided initial reactions of the platform as “legacy” technology that may be replaced by the cloud. Part of this angst and dismissiveness is because not everyone fully understands the true value of the...
by Afroz Alam | Apr 15, 2025 | cyber security
Why MFA is Crucial in Today’s Security Landscape Traditionally, user authentication has relied heavily on passwords or passphrases. However, passwords alone have become a weak point in cybersecurity. They are often easy to guess, reused across systems, or written...
by Leanne Wilson | Feb 21, 2025 | Arcati Navigator 2025, cyber security, IBM z17
Introduction As we moved into 2025, two trends were front of mind for many of our clients: their continued efforts to achieve a Zero Trust security stance in the face of an evolving threat landscape, and the unstoppable rise of artificial intelligence – countering the...
by Sonja Soderlund | Feb 18, 2025 | News
Newly Launched Izzi Software Acquires ColeSoft, Expands Footprint in Mainframe Industry Izzi Software, a newly launched player in the mainframe scene, has made its first move by acquiring ColeSoft, a Virginia-based company known for its debugging tools for IBM...
by Mark Wilson | Jan 16, 2025 | cyber security, Mainframe
Putting the AI into mAInframe security Artificial intelligence can be as much a help as a threat: a powerful tool in the hands of either the good, the bad or the ugly. Today’s threat landscape and cybersecurity requirements are more complex and challenging than ever....
by Carolyn Wojtas | Nov 11, 2024 | Featured, press release
Adelaide, South Australia, October 25, 2024 – Sarnia Enterprise Security introduces esmGUI, an innovative security administration tool that streamlines mainframe security management across ACF2, RACF, and Top Secret environments – simultaneously. ...
by Trevor Eddolls | Oct 30, 2024 | cyber security, Mainframe
Mainframers who thought the mainframe was too difficult a platform to hack are few and far between these days. However, mainframes can be hacked, and they are being hacked.In terms of security, what spells, incantations, and practices should organizations employ to...
by Broadcom Mainframe Software | Oct 29, 2024 | cyber security, Mainframe
Written by: David Bruce Put on your hoodie and head for a darkened room! Oh. Wait. Sorry, that’s just the movie version. Despite the stereotype, hackers are real, and they’re dangerous! It’s now their full-time job and they are doing it well. In July, ransomware...
by Vanguard | Oct 24, 2024 | cyber security, Featured
In today’s complex cybersecurity landscape, staying current with software updates is just one piece of the puzzle. To truly protect your organization, it’s essential to prioritize comprehensive security measures beyond routine patching. How...
by Sonja Soderlund | Oct 23, 2024 | cyber security, Trivia
October may be the month of falling leaves and pumpkin spice, but it is also the time when we turn our attention to all things cybersecurity. And, in the context of mainframe cybersecurity, observability is an essential piece of the puzzle. By maintaining...
by Communications | Oct 22, 2024
Cyber Security Awareness Month We are embarking on a security-focused journey this month, bringing you a variety of articles, blogs, and videos designed to enlighten and empower you throughout the entire month. Ransomware isn’t really a problem, is it? “Even the...
by David Constable | Oct 18, 2024 | cyber security
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...
by Greg DeBo | Oct 14, 2024 | cyber security, DB2
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...
by Sonja Soderlund | Oct 11, 2024 | cyber security, Trivia
October is Cyber Security Awareness month at Planet Mainframe, so over here at Trivia Challenge we’ll be focusing our trivia topics on the ever-evolving topic of mainframes and cybersecurity. Mainframes have long been the backbone of critical industries, particularly...
by Sonja Soderlund | Aug 22, 2024 | News
IBM Introduces New Generative AI-Powered Cybersecurity Assistant for Threat Detection and Response Services IBM has announced the integration of generative AI capabilities into its managed Threat Detection and Response Services, enhancing security operations for...
