COMMON POWERUp 2026

In today’s evolving threat landscape, securing your IBM i environment is no longer optional—it’s essential. Unencrypted sessions invite credential theft and often violate compliance standards. This session will guide you through practical, step-by-step strategies to secure your IBM i using TLS encryption, with a special focus on the powerful capabilities of Navigator for i. We’ll also explore the latest administrative enhancements in Navigator for i, including new wizards and interfaces that simplify day-to-day tasks and help you lock down your system with confidence. Bonus: See how to use the Navigator TLS Wizard to lock down non-secure host servers in IBM i 7.6. Whether your goal is compliance, modernization, or simply better security hygiene, this session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to do it right. Learning objectives: ⚙️ Configure TLS across IBM i servers to protect data in transit. ️Update Access Client Solutions (ACS) configurations to be secure. ➕ Create and manage digital certificates, including using IBM i as a Certificate Authority (CA) or integrating with trusted third-party CAs. Secure Navigator for i using self-signed certificates to ensure your administrative interfaces are protected.

Learning Objectives:

⚙️ Configure TLS across IBM i servers to protect data in transit. ️Update Access Client Solutions (ACS) configurations to be secure. ➕ Create and manage digital certificates, including using IBM i as a Certificate Authority (CA) or integrating with trusted third-party CAs. Secure Navigator for i using self-signed certificates to ensure your administrative interfaces are protected.