Back to (Security) School
By Robin Tatam
Like the countless thunderstorms that have rocked the Midwest this year, the summer months are rolling over us quickly. It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to start thinking about new backpacks and pencil cases for the kids. So, to help get you in a “back to school” frame of mind, PowerTech cordially invites you to join us for some educational opportunities over the next few months. Our wide selection of eTraining courses, security workshops, and other online resources are designed to accommodate your budget and your schedule, and to make your job easier.
PowerTech Solution eTraining
We are pleased to announce that we are expanding our eTraining portfolio. If you don’t need an on-site trainer at your location, sign up for one of our popular online classes. Most courses are a manageable one-hour session (Authority Broker is two hours) and are presented using WebEx at 10 a.m. CT on the dates shown below.
- Authority Broker September 2
- Network Security – The Basics September 23
- Network Security – Advanced (Part 1) September 28
- Network Security – Advanced (Part 2) September 30
HOT TIP! Registration is required. The seats fill fast, so reserve yours today!
Security Workshops
Readers of my weekly blog know that my half-day security workshops were popular events this past spring. So, we’re offering them again this fall with a new selection of cities. We’re currently reviewing facilities for the following locations and dates:
Dallas, TX Sept.
Atlanta, GA Sept.
Las Vegas, NV Nov.
Boston, MA Dec.
We’ll post an up-to-date workshop schedule at www.powertech.com when it’s available
i5/OS Security Training
If you’re interested in learning more about the controls you already own with IBM i, I strongly recommend this course. Offered in five, one-hour sessions, it’s an excellent prerequisite for security officers, system administrators, and programmers who need to learn—or simply brush up on—IBM i security topics.
A sample of the topics covered:
- View IBM i security components
- Manage user and group profiles
- Manage authorization lists
- Work with system values that affect security
- Understand IBM i object security
- Understand Integrated File System (IFS) security
The next course is scheduled at 1 p.m. (CT) on
September 14, 16, 20, 22, and 24
Find additional details & enrollment information online.
Other online resources
Compliance Guide
Designed as a resource for auditors and security officers, the PowerTech Compliance Guide is a comprehensive online handbook to establishing Best Practices security and regulatory compliance.
Webinars
PowerTech’s popular free one-hour Webinars are offered several times a month with topics such as Managing Powerful Users, Assessing Your System in 15 Minutes, and Configuring IBM i Auditing. Visit www.powertech.com for the upcoming Webinar schedule and for previously recorded content.
Security Blog
If you want to see photos and keep tabs on my travels around the world, as well as read about items of interest on IBM i security, point your browser to www.powertech.com/blog
Twitter Feed
If you are a twitterer, follow our security event feed at www.twitter.com/powertechgroup. You’ll receive notice of blog postings, upcoming Webinars and Workshops, and current event items pertinent to security and IBM i.
PowerNews
We publish our electronic newsletter monthly as a great way to stay in touch with PowerTech. Feature articles, product tips and techniques, and information on currently shipping product versions make it a must-read.
Articles and White Papers
When it comes to IBM i security, trust PowerTech as your first-line resource. Visit us online for access to informative articles and white papers, such as the popular State of IBM i Security study—a unique annual analysis of the security configuration of more than 200 IBM i systems. And, if you don’t have a security policy, we even offer an open‑source document to help you get started.