IBM i security Archives

October 15, 2026

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AI-Assisted Scans Are Finding IBM i Security Gaps Patches Cannot Reach

AI-automated vulnerability scanning has changed the IBM i threat landscape for mid-market shops. Environments running unsupported OS versions face a structural security gap that awareness alone cannot close. Here is what to patch, test, and document right now.

October 12, 2026

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Older IBM i Versions May Miss Critical HTTP Security Patches

IBM just released its largest IBM i HTTP security patch batch in platform history, but only V7.5 and newer environments qualify. Here is what older OS versions face and how to assess your exposure before the next attack cycle closes your options.

September 28, 2026

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Small IBM i Shops Are Not Too Small to Be a Target

Small IBM i environments running unsupported OS versions face the same automated threats as enterprise shops. Security level 20 profiles, unverified backups, and unpatched HTTP configurations are the gaps most small shops do not discover until something fails.

September 3, 2026

IBM i Security Risks May Already Be Inside Your Network

IBM i security failures rarely arrive from outside the network. Orphaned profiles, copied permissions, and unrevoked consultant access create invisible exposure that standard compliance audits miss entirely. Here is what a genuine IBM i security audit uncovers and what it costs to fix.