For many organisations, the IBM i plays a central role in the business-critical applications of an enterprise, often making it a hub for the sending and receiving of electronic files during the course of doing business. However, transferring files introduces significant risks unless proper security measures are taken.
The standard open-source FTP protocol has been around for decades, and many free tools are available for this purpose, but these tools often don’t include any inherent security. When a file containing sensitive information is transferred with this method, it could easily be intercepted by a hacker and viewed “in the clear”.
If your company is required to comply with one or more regulations, such as SOX, PCI DSS, GDPR, etc., transferring unsecured files creates a huge exposure.
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