Why IBM CryptoExpress Hardware Security Module (HSM)
Enterprises and financial institutions have used IBM mainframes to handle sensitive business and customer information for decades. While mainframes are very secure because of their architecture, structured processes, and controlled access, today’s distributed environments and networks require additional layers of security to guard against targeted attacks by hackers. IBM’s experience with the mainframe cryptography led to clients requesting similar alternatives for distributed platforms. IBM…
Read MoreHow to Bridge the Mainframe Skills Gap
As mainframe experts retire, companies are faced with a skills gap. Today’s IT professionals aren’t learning mainframe coding languages, such as COBOL. With a shrinking bench of mainframe experts and a lack of qualified applicants on the job market, mainframe users may consider moving away from the technology. Instead of abandoning the mainframe, organizations can…
Read More5 Things You Should Know About Mainframe Security
Mainframes are secure because their simplified architecture lacks vulnerable endpoints. Customer information is protected by technologies that have shown the ability to secure endpoints. Security threats do target mainframes. These threats include: Insider threats Code-based vulnerabilities Human error Hackers Ransomware Many enterprises and financial institutions rely on proven mainframe environments for crucial workloads. According to…
Read MoreMainframes: On-premises vs. PSR Infrastructure as a Service
In the past, if your business needed a mainframe, on-premises or outsourcing providers were your alternatives. Â This meant that your company or the outsourcing provider was responsible for maintenance, backup, programming, and troubleshooting. Today, technologies have advanced to a place where you have additional options for your mainframe workloads. With PSR Infrastructure Services, you have…
Read MoreDisruption-Free Mainframe Migration
The PSR Disruption-Free Mainframe Migration Method & Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) If your company has ever gone through a significant hardware or software migration, you know it’s a process that can be disruptive. Sometimes, it can even be disastrous. The outcome of any migration process is dependent on the preparation. Over PSR’s long history,…
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