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Thoughts from a Mainframe on Halloween
It was a dark and stormy night in the data center. 🌩️ The fans hummed softly, and the LEDs blinked like little ghosts in the darkness. I had experienced many Halloween nights as a mainframe, but this one was different. There was an eerie presence in the air — and it...
Defense against the dark arts — mainframe security
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...
Advancing Mainframe Security with Ethical Mainframe Hacking
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...
Security has no boundaries
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 CrowdStrike Changed...
All Things Cyber Security
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...
Zero trust: Is server level or perimeter protection best?
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...
Upskilling Mainframe Professionals for a Modernized IT Landscape
Many of today’s mainframe professionals realize they must update their skills to align with the changing IT infrastructures and the technologies that shape them. What should these individuals prioritize as they seek to equip themselves for the future? Target the Most...
Fight ‘Shiny Object Syndrome’ with Mainframe Security 101
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...
AI Drives Mainframe Innovation and the release of the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant Report
New Global Mainframe Study from IBM Institute for Business Value: AI Drives Mainframe Innovation The IBM Institute for Business Value (IBM IBV), in collaboration with Oxford Economics, has published the results of a comprehensive survey of 2,551 global...
Planet Mainframe Welcomes New Editor and Producer for Cheryl Watson’s Tuning Letter
October 15, 2024 – Planet Mainframe announces the appointment of Mark Wilson, Technical Director at Vertali and a well-known and respected industry veteran, as the new Chief Editor and Producer of Cheryl Watson’s Tuning Letter. With an illustrious career spanning over...
