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Modern Malware Protection for Legacy IBM i Systems

The 2012 Swedish government breach proved that mainframes are not immune to attacks. Powertech Antivirus offers native IBM i protection that understands how legacy systems work. No Windows agents, no performance impact, just solid protection for your mission-critical AS/400 and IBM i environments. Native integration, real-time protection, and zero performance impact.

IBM i native integration

Zero performance impact

Real-time protection

IBM i Security Capabilities

Powertech Antivirus offers comprehensive protection for your IBM i systems, understanding legacy architecture and modern threats.

Real-time Malware Detection

Advanced scanning for IBM i systems that understands legacy architecture and modern threats

Legacy Horror:

Older IBM i systems without adequate malware protection

  • Native IBM i malware scanning without performance impact
  • Exit point monitoring optimized for IBM i architecture
  • IFS protection for integrated file systems
  • Real-time response compatible with legacy applications

Behavioral Analysis Engine

Intelligent heuristics distinguishing between legitimate IBM i processes and malware

Legacy Horror:

Zero-day threats targeting QSECOFR and other privileged accounts

  • Behavioral detection engine specialized in IBM i environments
  • Zero-day protection with minimal false positives
  • Anomaly identification respecting IBM i normal operations
  • Advanced threat analysis for legacy and modern IBM i workloads

Native IBM i Integration

True native IBM i security without performance overhead or compatibility issues

Legacy Horror:

Third-party security agents not optimized for IBM i

  • Native IBM i commands for optimal performance
  • Seamless QSYS.LIB integration
  • IBM i authority management compliance
  • Performance optimization by IBM i specialists

Mainframe Security Reality Check

Real breaches proving mainframes are not invulnerable. Learning from reality helps protect your IBM i systems better.

The Swedish Government Breach (2012)

Anakata hacked the Swedish tax agency via z/OS mainframes from his attic. CVE-2012-5955 in WebSphere, exploited in an emulated environment with z/OS terminals. 100,000+ RACF passwords cracked, tax data of millions of citizens stolen. Laptop with spicy pillow, but he cracked those mainframes. "Mainframes are unhackable" they said...

Lesson Learned:

A guy in an attic with emulated environments > billions in mainframe security

Powertech Solution:

Modern security tooling prevents what legacy security monitoring misses

Nordea Bank - Mainframe Money Transfer

The same attacker who hacked the Swedish government transferred €4,000 from Nordea Bank via their z/OS system. An attempt at €1,000,000 transfer failed luckily.

Lesson Learned:

Financial mainframes are not immune to targeted attacks

Powertech Solution:

Real-time behavioral analysis detects abnormal transactions

"RACF Is Secure" - Not Anymore

In the Swedish breach, 100,000+ RACF passwords were cracked offline with modified John the Ripper tools. The attacker had full access to all IBM i data.

Lesson Learned:

Password-based security alone is no longer sufficient

Powertech Solution:

Multi-layered security with malware detection and access monitoring

Native IBM i System Integration

Exit Point Security

Real-time monitoring of system exit points

Benefits:

  • Complete visibility
  • Immediate response
  • Zero bypass

Integration: Native IBM i security architecture

IFS Protection

Integrated File System continuous scanning

Benefits:

  • File-level protection
  • Performance optimization
  • Seamless operation

Integration: Direct IFS API integration

Authority Management

Integration with IBM i user profiles and authorities

Benefits:

  • Granular control
  • Role-based access
  • Audit compliance

Integration: Native authority framework

Performance Monitoring

System performance impact minimization

Benefits:

  • Low overhead
  • Optimized scanning
  • Business continuity

Integration: System performance APIs

Real-World IBM i Protection Success

Financial Services

Challenge: PCI DSS compliance for credit card processing on IBM i

Solution: Comprehensive malware protection with compliance reporting

100% PCI compliance, zero security incidents

Manufacturing

Challenge: ERP system protection without production impact

Solution: Optimized scanning with intelligent scheduling

Zero production downtime, complete system protection

Healthcare

Challenge: HIPAA compliance and patient data protection

Solution: Real-time protection with audit trail generation

Full HIPAA compliance, enhanced data security

Government

Challenge: High-security environment with strict requirements

Solution: Advanced threat protection with detailed reporting

Maximum security posture, regulatory compliance

Enterprise Management & Control

Central Management Console

Web-based management interface

Real-time monitoringPolicy managementReport generationAlert handling

Automated Updates

Continuous signature and engine updates

Automatic downloadsScheduled installationsRollback capabilityZero-touch updates

Threat Intelligence

Global threat intelligence integration

Real-time feedsIOC matchingReputation analysisThreat correlation

Incident Response

Automated incident response workflows

Quarantine actionsAlert escalationEvidence collectionRemediation guidance

Flexible Deployment Models

Single System

Standalone IBM i system protection

Key Benefits:

  • Simple deployment
  • Direct management
  • Immediate protection

Ideal for: Small to medium organizations

Enterprise Network

Multi-system IBM i environment

Key Benefits:

  • Centralized management
  • Unified reporting
  • Consistent policies

Ideal for: Large enterprises

Managed Service

Outsourced antivirus management

Key Benefits:

  • Expert monitoring
  • 24/7 support
  • Reduced overhead

Ideal for: Organizations without dedicated IBM i security team

The Neo Security Powertech Advantage

IBM i Expertise

25+ years of experience with IBM i/AS400 security implementations.

Custom Integration

Tailored deployment and integration with your IBM i environment.

24/7 Support

Dedicated IBM i security support and incident response.

Managed Security

Complete managed antivirus services for IBM i environments.

Why Neo Security for IBM i Security?

As experienced IBM i specialists, we understand the unique challenges of legacy systems and can implement modern security without operational impact.

We Understand Legacy Nightmares

20+ years of experience with IBM i, System/38, AS/400, and all other IBM horrors you keep running

💎 No 'modern' consultants who don't know what RPG is

Implementation Without Downtime

Installing Powertech without bringing down your ERP system. Yes, that's possible.

💎 Zero downtime deployment by people who know how IBM i works

24/7 Support By Legacy Experts

Support by people who know what JOBQ, SUBSYS, and QSYSOPR mean

💎 No offshore helpdesk that doesn't know what IBM i is

Business Continuity For Dinosaurs

Your 30-year-old system runs your business. We ensure malware doesn't stop it.

💎 Legacy system protection by security professionals

20+ Years Legacy System Expertise

From System/36 to Power10. From RPG II to modern Java on IBM i. We've seen it all, fixed it, and protected it. Your legacy nightmares are our specialty.

Ready To Secure That Legacy Machine ?

Stop hoping malware won't find your IBM i system. Powertech Antivirus by Neo Security: real security for real legacy machines. No Windows agents, no crashes, no excuses.

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