by sfeisadmin | Mar 25, 2018 | IT Security Forum
The BCPii hypervisor control function is a pretty new z/OS feature. It allows you to control the mainframe on its HMC console level, meaning that you access the hypervisor directly from z/OS. Therefore, BCPii authority stands for owning “real power.” Without doubt...
by sfeisadmin | Mar 25, 2018 | IT Security Forum
Successful cross-platform monitoring requires comprehensive and complete data in real-time. The connection kits available for SF-Sherlock and SF-NoEvasion allow an easy integration of the z platform in your overall security monitoring, regardless from the solution in...
by sfeisadmin | Mar 25, 2018 | IT Security Forum
Using FTP for file transfers between clients and the z/OS server offers a wide range of capabilities. Each FTP user who requests services from the z/OS FTP server requires prior authentification with a valid z/OS user ID and password – without enabling...
by sfeisadmin | Mar 25, 2018 | IT Security Forum
You ask yourself: What do IT security & compliance have in common with the subprime lending dilemma? Triple A ratings from your solution providor may rely on a false trust in vendor size, brand name and bona fides. Read the news. The top subprime lenders are...
by sfeisadmin | Mar 25, 2018 | IT Security Forum
The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard und ISO-27001/2 represent important security standards for financial service institutions. This article keeps you updated on current topics surrounding PCI and ISO 27001/2 compliance of the mainframe platform....
by sfeisadmin | Mar 25, 2018 | IT Security Forum
At first glance, it might sound odd, but key functions of security software performance target the “invisible workings of your IT” that require transparency. It is the job of security monitoring to locate hidden security gaps and weaknesses, even those...
