Stream: Security
Time: 10:00 - 10:45
With GPT now writing encryption programs for z/OS, times have definitely changed. Interconnected mainframes are no longer isolated from an attack anywhere in the network. Ransomware, malicious insiders, data exfiltration, malware are all threats. But the most insidious attack is simple - run an AI generated malicious encryption program. In seconds your mainframe will be dead in the water. And it doesn't even need to be authorized.We'll discuss other attack vectors, like authorization escalation, which can then bypass RACF or turn off SMF and how to eliminate those risks as well.
This session will expose latent problems and but it will also provide modern ways to fight back. Instantaneous detection, outright attack prevention and advanced recovery techniques all provide critical elements to improve cyber resiliency on the mainframe. See how you can prevent, and react with more precision, to reduce potential damage by orders of magnitude.
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Al Saurette has been delivering innovation to IT problem areas for over 40 years. With experience on mainframes, open systems and mobile platforms, Al is a thought leader in the area of security and compliance for major banks, insurance and government clients throughout North America, Europe and around the world. Al is now focused on combating Ransomware and other internal threats to security at the enterprise level.
Al@MainTegrity.com www.maintegrity.com
Paul Scott has been working on MVS and z/OS as a developer and system programmer for 40+ years. He is currently the Technical Director at MainTegrity where his passion is to keep the bad guys frustrated and on the outside.
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