by Allyson Cook and Broadcom Mainframe Software | Feb 13, 2025 | Conference
Along with New Year celebrations across the globe in January, Broadcom celebrated by announcing its 2025 Mainframe Technical Exchange dates and locations. March 25 – 27, 2025: European in-person event, Prague (registration open) June 24 – 26, 2025: Virtual...
by Emil Sayegh | Feb 11, 2025 | Security, Training
This article originally appeared in Forbes on February 5, 2025. Reposted with permission. Breaking into a cybersecurity career has never been easy and today it’s more competitive than ever. At the same time, there is a well-documented cybersecurity talent shortage,...
by Penney Berryman | Jan 17, 2025 | careers, Workforce Development
It may come as a surprise that the narrative of a vast mainframe skills gap is…false. More precisely, it’s outdated.The Futurum Group says that sourcing mainframe skills “is no harder than finding cybersecurity or AI talent.” So, how difficult is it to hire...
by Ainsley Lawrence | Nov 20, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence
Throughout the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has quickly become part of everyday life. Smartphones come equipped with AI-backed voice recognition software that can answer simple questions and maximize the use of your device. Even facial...
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 Devin Partida | Oct 21, 2024 | careers, Upskilling
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...
by Sonja Soderlund | Oct 18, 2024 | News
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...
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 Sanja Kavac | Oct 9, 2024 | cyber security
A Digitalised State We live in a hyperconnected cyberworld driven by AI and machine learning. The age of digitalisation influences how we behave. In this world, it is all too easy for states, corporations, or criminals to overreach and access information they should...
by Broadcom Mainframe Software | Oct 8, 2024 | Mainframe
Written By: David Bruce Compliance with digital regulations is becoming increasingly complicated. As governments enact stricter laws to govern digital data’s sensitive handling and security, organizations face a stark choice: comply or suffer severe...
by Penney Berryman | Oct 1, 2024 | Security
October is cybersecurity awareness month, and Planet Mainframe is kicking it off with interview insights from Mark Wilson, Technical Director at mainframe services company Vertali and Conference Manager for GSE UK. “Is the mainframe secure? No. But it is...
