Dangers of Encryption on the IBM i (AS/400, i series): 7 Pitfalls to Avoid

IBM’s security implementation on the IBM i platform is good, but that doesn’t mean that it’s immune from data breaches. All PCs and servers on the same network as your IBM i server are potential attack points for a data breach. There’s no doubt that cyber criminals know that the IBM i server is a […]

NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulations and Encryption – 7 Steps to Compliance

The article below is an update to Townsend Security’s popular blog post on NYDFS cybersecurity regulations. On March 1, 2017, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) made their cybersecurity regulations for the financial services industry effective and provided covered entities with 180 days to achieve compliance. The financial sector includes banks, insurance companies, […]