Authority, IBM i, Operating System, PASE, Security

Node.js Security on IBM i: Don’t Twist Your Melon (But Do Pay Attention)

A subscriber left a great comment on one of my recent vlogs. They’re worried that all this Node.js stuff that IBM is encouraging, means we’re opening up security holes! NPM Hackers caused a supply chain mess with Red Hat back in 2024, and now hundreds of packages with their own dependencies could be sitting on …

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IBM i, Security

Secure my IBM i – Verify That System Values Haven’t Been Changed

Securing Your IBM i System with WRKSYSVAL SYSVAL(*SEC) If you are like me, always tinkering with your Power Systems box to keep it locked down tight, then you need to get familiar with the WRKSYSVAL command. Specifically, using it with the SYSVAL(*SEC) parameter. This little gem is your gateway to tweaking the core security settings …

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