Want A Secure Corporate Computer Environment - Go Back To The Mainframe

itman · Jun 6, 2017

The Phoenix rises from the ashes ............... Big Blue, gear up the production lines.

The Truth About Mainframe Security - And Where You Should Be Focusing

The mainframe remains the most intrinsically secure platform on the planet for several additional reasons. First, all of the hardware and software that's needed to complete mainframe transactions resides on a single machine, unlike a distributed environment where there is much network traffic that can be intercepted by an attacker. Second, mainframes' front-end processors often handle the task of interfacing with the rest of the world, freeing up the system to do nothing but what it was expressly designed for - executing transactions. These front-end processors also handle the security aspects, effectively isolating the mainframe from the rest of the world.

Yet according to a recent survey of CIOs worldwide, 70 percent report they have been surprised by the amount of additional work and money required to ensure newer platforms match the mainframe's level of security. In fact, security – along with superior reliability, scalability and sheer strength – are key reasons for the mainframe's longevity, and it stands alone in its ability to handle the massive workload increases brought on by the digital economy.
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https://www.scmagazine.com/the-trut...-where-you-should-be-focusing/article/655118/

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