AS/400, Computer Security, Client-Server Computing

As/400 Security in a Client/Server Environment

Name: As/400 Security in a Client/Server Environment
Author: Joseph S. Park
ISBN: 9780471116837

by Joseph S. Park

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It may be hard to believe, but the AS/400 is not tamperproof, despite IBM's design efforts to that end. Consequently, the growing popularity of this system as a server means a greater security risk for everyone who uses it. AS/400 Security in a Client/Server Environment shows how to mount the strongest possible defense against security breaks in the AS/400, and how to recover quickly when they do occur. This book provides the tools for bolstering the security of the AS/400 without restricting the normal functioning of the organization that is using it, including pointers on how to plan ahead for security problems when using the AS/400 as a server, a 3 1/2" diskette containing security auditing and antivirus programs that clean up AS/400 bugs and viruses, figures and tables that illustrate the connection between design and potential threat, easily adaptable auditing procedures and technical recommendations, details of security weaknesses in the AS/400 system, and a complete overview of AS/400 security, from resource authorization models to today's client/server environments.

Park's book discusses the preventive methods and techniques to help system personnel avoid potential security leaks when using the AS/400 as a server. Since prevention is not always enough to stop security problems, Park also focuses on recovery strategies with case studies from various scenarios. The disk contains various security auditing and anti-virus programs.

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A book/disk package providing an overview of AS/400 security from resource authorization models to client/server environments. Shows how to mount a defense against security breaks, and ways to recover quickly when breaks occur, using examples and case studies to explain how bugs and viruses can be inserted into the system, and preventive techniques. Includes a chapter on the mind of the hacker, and a disk containing security auditing and antivirus programs. For IT managers and systems developers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)