The Danger Within: Common IBM i Security Risks and Why We Must Stop Ignoring Them 

12:00 Noon - 1 PM PDT

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Many organizations running IBM i have ignored its security configuration, believing it to be inherently secure and trusting instead on perimeter network security. Meanwhile, the platform's vulnerabilities – while once minor – have built-up over time over time so that now, IBM i is a bad actor’s dream. In this session, Carol Woodbury will show some of the commonly ignored vulnerabilities and how easily they can be exploited. IBM i is secure-able. But organizations must stop ignoring their IBM i security configuration and start taking action.

With over 30 years' experience in the area of IT security, Carol Woodbury is known world-wide as an expert in the area of computer security. During her career, Carol has architected security solutions for Fortune 100 companies as well as small and medium-sized organizations. Carol is passionate about sharing her knowledge of IBM i Security and helping clients make improvements to their IBM i Security one step at a time. Carol is currently IBM i Security SME and Senior Advisor to Kisco Systems. Previously, she co-founded two companies, SkyView Partners, and most recently, DXR Security, a firm specializing in performing IBM i penetration tests. Carol has been an IBM Power Champion since 2018.

Carol is an educator, architect, designer, implementer and an award-winning speaker, specializing in IBM i Security.

Carol is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) and a member of the ISACA organization.

Carol has written many books. IBM i Security and Administration, 3rd edition is available at MCPressOnline or amazon.com. Her latest book, Mastering IBM i Security is a ‘how to’ guide for implementing and managing security using SQL Services, New Nav and ACS. It includes all the latest in IBM i 7.5 and can be ordered from MCPressOnline https://www.mc-store.com/products/mastering-ibm-i-security or amazon.

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