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 Sonja Soderlund | Mar 31, 2025 | News
Vertali launches ‘Mainframe Shield’ security awareness initiative ‘The mainframe has to be a priority when it comes to enterprise security as everyone interacts with the mainframe on a daily basis – even if they are not aware.’ UK, March 10th, 2025 –...
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 Linda McGrath | Mar 7, 2025 | careers, Mainframe
For International Women’s Day, Vertali’s Linda McGrath reflects on the changing fortunes of women in the sector When I started in this industry almost three decades ago, the world was a very different place in terms of perceptions of gender, and gender balance in the...
by Sonja Soderlund | Mar 4, 2025 | News
Hitachi Vantara and BMC Transform Mainframe Innovation Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., has announced a strategic alliance with BMC Software that aims to drive innovation and optimization...
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 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 Felix Scott and Vertali | Feb 4, 2025 | Workforce Development
What’s it like to enter the mainframe world with no previous experience on the platform? In early 2024, Vertali recruited Felix Scott to join its ground-breaking New To Z (NTZ) program as a trainee. Below, Felix reflects on what it’s like. As I write, it’s been...
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 Helen Turner | Jan 6, 2025 | Education, Mainframe
We’ve always believed in providing opportunities for our people to develop their skills, and in encouraging the next generation of talent. Mentoring is central to both. Mentoring is one of the most powerful personal developmental activities available. It’s sometimes...
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 Amanda Hendley | Oct 17, 2024 | Mainframe, press release
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...
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...
by Amanda Hendley | Aug 13, 2024 | Events
The Planet Mainframe team attended the SHARE conference in Kansas City. This year’s event was a whirlwind of insightful conversations, networking opportunities, and exciting announcements that will shape the future of the mainframe community. The connections made at...
