Fix the roof when the sun is shining: Data Loss Prevention
Published on July 18, 2025
via Mark Wilson and Planet Mainframe It’s high time we acknowledged that mainframe data loss is far more than a security problem. It’s fundamentally a business problem. As the old saying goes, prevention is better than cure. This applies to data loss and cyber attacks…
The Benefits Of Healthcare Compliance Software
Published on July 17, 2025
via The HIPAA Journal Healthcare compliance software is a comprehensive management tool that helps chief compliance officers to effectively oversee compliance efforts across their organization’s facilities, by proactively managing risk, streamlining workflows, improving collaboration, and demonstrating the achievement of compliance objectives to stakeholders. What Are The Benefits…
Destructive Attacks on Financial Institutions Surge
Published on June 27, 2025
via Phil Muncaster and Infosecurity Magazine Over half (54%) of global financial institutions experienced cyber-attacks last year in which data was destroyed by adversaries, according to a new report from Contrast Security. The runtime security specialist claimed in its Modern Bank Heists Report 2025 that the figure…
Healthcare Data Breach Statistics
Published on June 11, 2025
via Steve Alder and The HIPAA Journal The HIPAA Journal has compiled healthcare data breach statistics from October 2009, when the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) started publishing summaries of healthcare data breaches on its website. This page is…
Future-proofing your mainframe: three takeaways from the frontlines of innovation
Published on May 8, 2025
via Michael Curry and CIO The future of enterprise IT will be powered by AI, automation, and hybrid cloud. But it should also include the best of the mainframe, including its valuable data. The mainframe is no longer a system to modernize away from, but a critical…
Sustainable IT and the Role of Mainframes in a Greener Future
Published on May 1, 2025
via Amanda Hendley and Planet Mainframe In an era where environmental consciousness is not just a corporate social responsibility but a business imperative, sustainable IT is in the solar-powered spotlight. As companies seek to reduce their carbon footprints, the efficiency and longevity of IT infrastructure play…
Top 10 Key Findings from the 2025 Arcati Mainframe Survey
Published on April 17, 2025
via Penney Berryman and Planet Mainframe The 2025 Arcati Mainframe Survey, conducted by Planet Mainframe from November 2024 to January 2025, reveals a landscape in flux as organizations adapt to new technology demands. Data show a split in mainframe strategies, with some organizations expanding to support growing…
What the Numbers Say: Insights from Mainframe Market Metrics
Published on April 11, 2025
via Derek Britton and Planet Mainframe The mainframe industry has been analyzed and debated for decades as users, analysts, and vendors try to decode its evolving market dynamics. Now into its seventh decade, the platform has seen shifting needs, expectations, and innovation cycles. Keeping Tabs As…
World Backup Day: Why Backup Isn’t Enough in the Age of AI and Data Exfiltration
Published on April 3, 2025
via Kevin Poireault and Infosecurity Magazine As World Backup Day celebrates its 14th anniversary, the message has shifted from backing up your data to holistically ensuring data resilience. This year, on this commemorative date, which originated from a 2011 Reddit post, the message has evolved from…
ASPG, Inc. Announces Release of MegaCryption-PC Administrator, A New Cryptography Administration Tool for Windows Administrators
Published on March 20, 2025
Naples, FL – Advanced Software Products Group (ASPG, Inc.) is proud to introduce Megacryption-PC Administrator, a new Windows PowerShell utility designed to complement MegaCryption-PC by streamlining cryptography project administration. Using Megacryption-PC Administrator, Windows Administrators can efficiently deploy, manage and maintain a centralized cryptography framework while…