COMMON POWERUp 2026

 As digital threats evolve and regulatory pressures intensify, organizations running IBM i must adopt proactive, real-time strategies to safeguard their systems and ensure compliance. This session explores the cutting-edge technologies and practical techniques that enable continuous cybersecurity monitoring and enforcement on IBM i platforms.
Attendees will gain actionable insights into building a resilient IBM i security posture, reducing audit fatigue, and aligning IT operations with business risk management goals. Whether you're a security architect, compliance officer, or IBM i administrator, this session will equip you with the knowledge to modernize your approach to cybersecurity and compliance.

Learning Objectives: We'll dive into:
- Real-time threat detection and response using native IBM i capabilities and integrated endpoint protection solutions.
- Automated compliance enforcement and drift checking, aligned with frameworks like CIS and PCIv4.
- Visibility and accountability in support of internal or external auditing.
- Integration of authentication options such as Single Sign On (SSO) with corporate identity providers.
- Modern tooling such as the IBM PowerSC product to help enable automation, monitoring, and integration.