TUG Buzz! for Tuesday November 28th, 2023

⌚ Last chance to register! Next MoM is tomorrow!

Wednesday, November 29th, 2023

Join us for this in-person meeting at the Monte Carlo Inn & Suites (Downtown Markham) 7255 Warden Ave., Markham ON L3R 1B4

...with live-streaming on Zoom!

(one week later than usual due to USA Thanksgiving)

* Note: An MP4 recording of this meeting will be available to download for TUG members in good standing, by email request to admin@tug.ca.

SPEAKER:

Alan.Hamm@freschesolutions.com

Alan Hamm

Senior Security Engineer,
Fresche Solutions
▪ Over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in IBM i security.
▪ Leverages development background to solve automation and configuration problems.
▪ 17 years as an application developer, systems integrator, business analyst, and data center lead.

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Fresche Solutions

Fresche is the world's largest end-to-end provider of IBM i (AS/400) solutions and the premier modernization and transformation partner for thousands of companies around the world. Our modernization, development, cloud, and managed services capabilities — combined with automated tooling—allows us to deliver innovative solutions that bring our clients the best, boldest ways to better manage and transform their business and IT.

Everything IBM i (AS/400) - from applications to infrastructure…and beyond!

ABSTRACTS:

Session 1 (5:00 PM)

Current State of IBM i Security

Are you fully aware of the vulnerabilities and growing risks that your organization faces with IBM i (AS/400, iSeries) applications and data? Alan will share the critical state of IBM i security and walk you through how to conduct your own proof-of-concept and Security Assessment.

Session 2 (7:00 PM)

Best Practices for the IBM i Security Administrator

Essential strategies to safeguard against threats and why multi-layered security approaches are proving to be the most effective solution. Important topics covered:
• Network monitoring
• Zero trust (IFS and object authority)
• Leveraging automation (A look at Fresche's TGSecurity Suite)
• IFS & Network Security, User provisioning
• Security logging, auditing and compliance
• SIEM integration and MFA

AGENDA TIMELINE for November 29th MoM

ADMISSION: Free for TUG members (Non-members $60)

• 4:30 PM In-person Check-in

• 5:00 PM Session 1 - Current State
of IBM i Security

• 6:00 PM Intermission (dinner)

"The VENICE" Buffet Menu

TO START:
• Caesar Salad
• Dinner Rolls

MAIN COURSE "Chicken Supreme":
• Pan seared chicken with mushrooms
and onion sauce
• Vegetable penne with tomato sauce
• Seasonal vegetables
• Roasted Potatoes

DESSERT:
• Fruit Platter
• Dessert Squares
• Freshly Brewed Lavazza Coffee & Herbal Tea

• 7:00 PM Session 2 - Best Practices
for the IBM i Security Administrator

NOTE: Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an email with the meeting link, meeting ID, and password.

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Future TUG MoM Calendar:

DATE / VENUE	TIME / TOPICS	SPEAKERS / SPONSOR
Wednesday NOV 29 Live in Markham	5:00 PM (EST) - Session 1: Topic: Current State of IBM i Security (live with streaming on Zoom) 6:00 PM (EST) - Intermission (dinner) 7:00 PM (EST) - Session 2: Topic: Best Practices for the IBM i Security Administrator (live with streaming on Zoom)	Alan Hamm (Fresche Solutions)
Wednesday DEC 13 (Zoom)	12:00 PM (EST) Noon Zoom MoM Topic: Roadmap to the Cloud with IBM i	Tim Lalonde (Mid-Range)
Wednesday JAN 24 Live in Mississauga	5:00 PM (EST) - Session 1: Topic: TBA (live with streaming on Zoom) 6:00 PM (EST) - Intermission (dinner) 7:00 PM (EST) - Session 2: Topic: TBA (live with streaming on Zoom)	Jesse Gorzinski (IBM)
Wednesday FEB 21 (Zoom)	12:00 PM (EST) Noon Zoom MoM Topic: Git-based DevOps or the Next Generation of IBM i Applications	Dan Magid (Eradani)
Wednesday MAR 20 Live in Markham	5:00 PM (EST) - Session 1: Topic: TBA (live with streaming on Zoom) 6:00 PM (EST) - Intermission (dinner) 7:00 PM (EST) - Session 2: Topic: TBA (live with streaming on Zoom)	TBA
Wednesday APR 17 (Zoom)	12:00 PM (EST) Noon Zoom MoM Topic: Modernizing the Way you Manage IBM i Security	Carol Woodbury (DXR Security)

(See the AGENDA page for details on the next scheduled meeting.)

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