Linux (also known as GNU/Linux) is a Unix-like computer operating system. It is one of the most prominent examples of open source development and free software; unlike proprietary operating systems such as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X, its underlying source code is available for anyone to use, modify, and redistribute freely.
The realities of security and compliance have changed considerably since patch management faced its first big paradigm shift some years ago. At that time many organizations wrestled with the transition from manual patching and remediation to an automated process. Of course, nothing in security is ever static, so it is no surprise that patch management has continued to evolve since then. Though still automated, today’s best patch management tools and techniques are significantly different from their predecessors. In this whitepaper, Lumension Security’s Matt Mosher, Senior Vice President of the Americas, gives an historical perspective on how this evolution unfolded and why it is important for organizations to evolve their patch management technology in order to remain on top of increasing security attacks. Download Now
WebSphere Portal remains IBM's strategic front end for SOA. It enables our clients to closely align their business objectives on standards-based platforms with role-based delivery of composite applications across and beyond their enterprise. At the end of June we delivered a new version of WebSphere Portal Version 6.1. This release significantly improves performance by tapping into the 64-bit capabilities of the IBM System z platform. Click here to learn more! Download Now
Improving access to core applications and data is just one of many mandates facing IT, along with improving collaboration, reducing administration costs and improving performance. Fortunately, shops running System z have an advantage. You can integrate and enhance your System z assets faster when you use the version 6.1 update to IBM WebSphere Portal on z/OS. Use it to quickly deploy business applications across the enterprise, reduce costs and increase flexibility with workloads centralized on System z. Download Now
This white paper outlines the advantages of WebSphere Portal for System z software and provides essential information to those considering adding Web-facing workloads on their mainframe hardware. Also, with these WebSphere Portal for System z options, IBM illustrates its ongoing commitment to mainframe computing and underscores the business value that remains inherent in the System z platform. Learn more today!
Linux reliability has come of age. Several major Linux distributions including Novell SUSE, Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu scored high in reliability, improved over 2006 uptime statistics and achieved near parity with Unix distributions. Security incidents plagued Windows Server 2003, which saw uptime decrease by roughly 10% during last year. Corporations must continue to adhere to best practices in configuration, management and security to ensure optimal server operating system and application reliability. Download Now
The essential notion of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for IT security administration is establishing permissions based on the functional roles within the enterprise, and then assigning users to a role or set of roles. Download Now
This whitepaper discusses how creating a secure access control infrastructure in heterogeneous Unix/Linux environments supports the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Symark PowerBroker controls access to systems and cardholder data, and creates comprehensive logs and audit trails. Various tables show PowerBroker’s functionality mapped to the PCI DSS requirements. Download Now
Terry Bass, V Series and OpenVOS Product Manager, discusses the arsenal of industry standard and open source applications available today on OpenVOS that make UNIX and Linux programmers immediately productive on the world’s most reliable operating system. VOS is now OPEN. Download Now
Compliance efforts and security concerns have driven businesses to make substantial investments in threat control. Too often, however, these efforts pay far too little heed to the risks posed by poorly controlled access to administrative privilege in IT, which can have a hugely disproportionate impact on the business. Download Now
The current risk to computers running non-Windows platforms is small but growing. As Macs and Linux computers become more prevalent within organizations, they are likely to become more of a target for hackers as a way in to the rest of the network and a means of infecting websites. This paper investigates the real threat from non-Windows platforms. It discusses the dangers of them distributing Windows viruses, examines the implications of their growing popularity, and highlights regulatory pressure to protect them. Download Now
This white paper explores insider attacks and insider risk, and shows how to control them by controlling and monitoring access. The paper describes the more common vulnerabilities exploited by insider attacks and a method for assessing insider risk. Download Now
For mission-critical IT, service outages and data loss pose serious consequences. This white paper examines how availability management, disaster recovery and business continuity support one another and offers insight to find success at all of them. Download Now
High-privilege administrative accounts hold the keys to the most sensitive IT functions and resources - yet this level of access is far too often based on little more than trust alone. Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) examines this critical issue in IT security administration to help businesses move from a trust-based system to a secure, auditable process. Download Now
Maintaining data security, performance, availability and recoverability is a growing challenge. The IBM Power platform offers cost-effective performance, scalability and key functional capabilities to support Linux-based database serving. It also simplifies virtualization, making it easier to reduce the number of physical servers required. This ITG report shows the advantages of the IBM Power platform for Linux database serving in mid-sized companies. Download Now
Learn the 'bottom-up' approach to start Business Rules Extracting, Migrating and Auto Re-architecting your current mission-critical legacy system and their data, into an SOA. This is a "how-to" presentation addressing how to get started and eventually establish an internal L2S Center of Excellence. Download Now
Learn the ‘bottom-up’ approach to start Business Rules Extracting, Migrating and Auto Re-architecting your current mission-critical legacy system and their data, into an SOA. Download Now
Due to its nature of open source code, Linux is fast becoming popular and is being deployed in ever increasing numbers on mail servers, corporate networks and desktops. Till recently, systems running on Linux were relatively free from virus and other threats. But with the greater penetration of Linux operating systems, virus authors have begun to target them. Download Now
Learn how you can use SUSE Linux Enterprise to build a service-driven data center that provides continuous access to your mission-critical business applications, and will support your mixed IT environment. Download Now
Explore the technologies and solutions that make it possible to build your service-driven data center with the new SUSE Linux Enterprise 11, including SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and value-added extensions to the SUSE Linux Enterprise environment.
Linux has found its way into the IT infrastructure of most businesses and is already part of the modern data center. Now, with Novell® leadership, Linux gives you more options than ever before. Novell delivers software solutions that are open, secure and global, and with SUSE® Linux Enterprise, Novell addresses some of the most crucial pain points of your business-giving you real choice. Download Now
Learn what a recent IDC global survey revealed about organizations' plans to deploy Linux on servers and clients, how the economic climate will impact Linux adoption, why customers are accelerating Linux deployments and the opportunities ahead for Linux. Download Now
Open source is just a method to reaching a goal, not a goal in itself. In this overview, "The Top 5 Open Source Security Myths," you will be introduced to some of the largest misconceptions regarding open source security.
Guardian Digital's EnGarde Secure Linux is the world's premier secure operating platform engineered from Open Source Technologies. Written in an easy to read, plain-language format, you will get introduced to the full range of benefits that makes EnGarde "Secure By Design." Download Now
Under the name 'Simply Managed Linux' (SIMLUX), Swisscom decided to work with Red Hat to develop a highly flexible and effective infrastructure for its data centres. Swisscom IT Services is a strategic subsidiary of the Swisscom Group, the largest Swiss telecommunications provider, and is one of the largest outsourcing companies in Switzerland. It offers services that range from the integration, operation, and further development of complex IT environments to the development and maintenance of applications.
