THE SC MAGAZINE WHITE PAPER OF THE DAY - June 30, 2008
PowerTech - PCI Compliance for IBM AS/400 (System i)
The launch of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) has helped expose serious security shortcomings. The IBM AS/400 (System i) presents its own unique set of challenges when it comes to PCI compliance.
This white paper examines how the standard relates to the AS/400. Suggestions are provided on how to comply with each of the 12 main PCI requirements. Key topics covered include; encryption of card data and passwords, automated log collection, and controlling privileged users. Specific operating systems commands and configuration settings are provided when applicable.
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About PowerTech:
PowerTech® is the leading security expert in managing evolving compliance and data privacy threats with automated security solutions for IBM AS/400 (System i) servers. Because IBM Power Systems are used to host particularly sensitive corporate data, it is imperative organizations practice proactive compliance security.
As an IBM Advanced Business Partner with over 1,000 customers worldwide, PowerTech understands corporate vulnerability and the risks associated with data privacy and access control.
PowerTech security solutions provide definitive security coverage for AS/400 systems including:
- Authority Broker for management of privileged users
- Compliance Monitor for customized auditing and reporting against policy
- Network Security for access control (exit programs)
- Interact for real time reporting of security events and integration with SIM solutions
- Encryption for securing your most sensitive data with NIST certified AES encryption
PowerTech leads the industry in raising awareness of AS/400 issues and solutions through auditor training, by publishing the annual security study, The State of System i Security, and by hosting the iNSIGHT security and compliance conference each year.
Click here for more information about PowerTech.
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