Stream: Virtual Room 1
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
In this session Mark will discuss and share examples of some of the real-world events he has seen or heard about, that have adversely affected mainframe systems. The role of the systems programmer is an important one and has changed significantly over the last few years as the threat landscape has changed. We can no longer rely on the fact that no one understands what a mainframe is.
Mark will share some of the work being doing by many organisations to help prepare the mainframe for when an event occurs and what is being done to help prevent or warn us.
This isn’t a security session it’s about being prepared for when an event occurs and the role the modern systems programmer must play in preventing and recovering from an incident.
It’s as much about a change in mindset as anything else, we as the systems programmers have to think about the worst-case scenario and how we can do things in a secure manner to protect our businesses and ourselves.
Over 35+ years Technical IT experience, with a broad range of skills, the majority of which was gained in hands-on technical roles, performing a variety of duties in diverse and complex environments. The majority of Mark’s experience is focused on IBM mainframe systems, where he performs as an Architect, Technician and Project Manager. Mark’s specialist subject is IT Security, in particular, z/OS and associated subsystem (CICS, DB2, MQ, etc) security with RACF, ACF2 or Top Secret installed. Mark has recently been awarded several best speaker awards at: • SHARE in the USA • Vanguard Security Conference in the USA • GSE UK Annual conference Mark is also an active member of the GSE community – currently GSE Conference Manager, GSE UK Technical Coordinator and Technical Co-Coordinator of the GSE Enterprise Security working group
Over 35+ years Technical IT experience, with a broad range of skills, the majority of which was gained in hands-on technical roles, performing a variety of duties in diverse and complex environments. The majority of Mark’s experience is focused on IBM mainframe systems, where he performs as an Architect, Technician and Project Manager. Mark’s specialist subject is IT Security, in particular, z/OS and associated subsystem (CICS, DB2, MQ, etc) security with RACF, ACF2 or Top Secret installed. Mark has recently been awarded several best speaker awards at: • SHARE in the USA • Vanguard Security Conference in the USA • GSE UK Annual conference Mark is also an active member of the GSE community – currently GSE Conference Manager, GSE UK Technical Coordinator and Technical Co-Coordinator of the GSE Enterprise Security working group
Over 35+ years Technical IT experience, with a broad range of skills, the majority of which was gained in hands-on technical roles, performing a variety of duties in diverse and complex environments. The majority of Mark’s experience is focused on IBM mainframe systems, where he performs as an Architect, Technician and Project Manager. Mark’s specialist subject is IT Security, in particular, z/OS and associated subsystem (CICS, DB2, MQ, etc) security with RACF, ACF2 or Top Secret installed. Mark has recently been awarded several best speaker awards at: • SHARE in the USA • Vanguard Security Conference in the USA • GSE UK Annual conference Mark is also an active member of the GSE community – currently GSE Conference Manager, GSE UK Technical Coordinator and Technical Co-Coordinator of the GSE Enterprise Security working group
Over 35+ years Technical IT experience, with a broad range of skills, the majority of which was gained in hands-on technical roles, performing a variety of duties in diverse and complex environments. The majority of Mark’s experience is focused on IBM mainframe systems, where he performs as an Architect, Technician and Project Manager. Mark’s specialist subject is IT Security, in particular, z/OS and associated subsystem (CICS, DB2, MQ, etc) security with RACF, ACF2 or Top Secret installed. Mark has recently been awarded several best speaker awards at: • SHARE in the USA • Vanguard Security Conference in the USA • GSE UK Annual conference Mark is also an active member of the GSE community – currently GSE Conference Manager, GSE UK Technical Coordinator and Technical Co-Coordinator of the GSE Enterprise Security working group
Over 35+ years Technical IT experience, with a broad range of skills, the majority of which was gained in hands-on technical roles, performing a variety of duties in diverse and complex environments. The majority of Mark’s experience is focused on IBM mainframe systems, where he performs as an Architect, Technician and Project Manager. Mark’s specialist subject is IT Security, in particular, z/OS and associated subsystem (CICS, DB2, MQ, etc) security with RACF, ACF2 or Top Secret installed. Mark has recently been awarded several best speaker awards at: • SHARE in the USA • Vanguard Security Conference in the USA • GSE UK Annual conference Mark is also an active member of the GSE community – currently GSE Conference Manager, GSE UK Technical Coordinator and Technical Co-Coordinator of the GSE Enterprise Security working group
Over 35+ years Technical IT experience, with a broad range of skills, the majority of which was gained in hands-on technical roles, performing a variety of duties in diverse and complex environments. The majority of Mark’s experience is focused on IBM mainframe systems, where he performs as an Architect, Technician and Project Manager. Mark’s specialist subject is IT Security, in particular, z/OS and associated subsystem (CICS, DB2, MQ, etc) security with RACF, ACF2 or Top Secret installed. Mark has recently been awarded several best speaker awards at: • SHARE in the USA • Vanguard Security Conference in the USA • GSE UK Annual conference Mark is also an active member of the GSE community – currently GSE Conference Manager, GSE UK Technical Coordinator and Technical Co-Coordinator of the GSE Enterprise Security working group
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