Security boost promised for sensitive data
Security boost promised for sensitive data
Sep 19, 2005: IBM has released its latest mainframe computer, with advanced encryption features to ensure that sensitive information stored in places such as medical and financial institutions, can be kept secure at all times.
Big Blue claims that the System z9 mainframe is the first of a new generation of mainframes designed to help facilitate management security and systems resources across a corporate IT network.
Erich Clementi, the general manager of IBM System z9, said that there's a groundswell of interest from businesses and governments around what the new class of mainframes can do.
"Companies are looking to the new mainframe more than ever to help manage some of the most complex corporate issues, such as protecting the security of customer information and complying with federal regulations.
"From a technical perspective, the mainframe's deep commitment to Java, Linux, virtualisation and SOA are driving adoption."
Some of the features of the new System z9, include Intrusion Detection Services in z/OS designed to defend against known attacks and previously unidentified attacks, using a policy-based approach; and centralised management of encryption keys in z/OS which enable a customer to implement consistent encryption security policies, providing information for audit compliance, and helping to manage encryption keys for decades.
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