by Amanda Hendley | Apr 2, 2025
CICS and Security An introduction into CICS Security. This session focuses on how to secure CICS within RACF. How does security work within CICS? How do you configure it? What’s the SIT parm? This 45-minute session is a basic intro into how to secure CICS and will...
by Influential Mainframer | Apr 1, 2025 | influential-mainframers
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we recognize an advocate for accessibility, mainframe education, and mentorship. Niall Ashley Security Consultant, Vertali Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom...
by Penney Berryman | Mar 17, 2025 | careers, Training, Uncategorized, Workforce Development
After perusing blogs, surveys, and insights – and attending SHARE- DC, it’s clear that several big trends are emerging about what’s shaping mainframe careers and training. Here’s what’s standing out—and why it matters right now. 1. Hands-On Learning Is the...
by Mark Wilson | Mar 5, 2025 | Events, Networking
The world’s attention shifted to Washington D.C. recently – I mean the mainframe world, of course, as the US capital played host city to the latest SHARE.org conference. I had the pleasure of attending this excellent, well-run event, which brought together industry...
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 Penney Berryman | Feb 21, 2025 | Announcements, Arcati, Featured, Mainframe, Predictions, Promoted
The 2025 Arcati Mainframe Survey, conducted by Planet Mainframe from November 2024 to January 2025, reveals a landscape in flux as organizations adapt to new technology demands. Data show a split in mainframe strategies, with some organizations expanding to support...
by Communications | Feb 21, 2025
Mainframe Security in 2025: Countering New Threats, Using AI, and Getting the Basics Right Written by: Leanne WilsonSenior Technical Delivery Manager / Senior Security Consultant,Vertali Ltd. Introduction As we moved into 2025, two trends were front of mind for many...
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...
