Sentillion Aims for Low Cost, Ease-of-Use with SSO Product
by Alex Woodie

Sentillion this week introduced a new single sign-on (SSO) product designed to be easier to install and more affordable than traditional SSO products. When it ships in November, the new offering, called expreSSO, will provide a centralized sign-on and authentication process that organizations can install in just five days for as little as $35 per user, according to Sentillion. READ MORE >

Vaulting Over Backups: The Pros, Cons
by Robert Gast

The notion of vaulting is really rather enticing. For a nominal monthly subscription fee, you can transmit critical business data securely over the Web to a backup site that is carefully maintained on your behalf. But what about the security and speed of the Web? Is it robust enough for enterprise-level backup? Furthermore, do vaulting solutions offer support for the increasing number of IT departments that use other platforms in addition to System i boxes? READ MORE >

Bsafe Puts a Smack Down on Rouge IP Traffic
by Alex Woodie

Earlier this month, Bsafe Information Systems introduced a new security product that provides IP packet filtering for System i servers. Called IP Packet Lockdown, the new product gives users more control over exactly which IP addresses, and through which ports, are allowed access to the system. The new product will provide another layer of security, especially when coupled with i5/OS's exit-point security. READ MORE >

Raz-Lee Eases Compliance with Update to iSecurity
by Alex Woodie

System i shops struggling to comply with the onrush of new laws and rules affecting security will find it easier to track the computer-related components of those rules thanks to a new release from Raz-Lee Security. In late August, Raz-Lee announced the launch of iSecurity Audit version 8.2, which adds more than 200 new pre-defined compliance reports, and brings several other new features designed to help customers with their compliance initiatives. READ MORE >