Keeping systems secure is no longer just about applying PTFs—it’s about understanding the vulnerabilities that may impact your environment. With IBM i, the CVE_INFO table function provides a powerful way to query Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) directly from SQL. Instead of manually searching advisories, administrators can quickly retrieve vulnerability information, severity ratings, affected products, and remediation details using familiar SQL tools.
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Rohit Chauhan is an IBM Redbooks author, IBM Advocate, Influencer and Contributor. Currently working for Tietoevry, Norway, with focus on IBM i systems and security, applying a wealth of knowledge in hardware, servers, and IT service management. He has extensive experience on IBM i and IBM Power Infrastructure, architecting IBM Power environment, setting up proper Disaster Recovery(DR) and High Availability(HA) environments, migrations, systems implementations, and administration. Rohit has a B.Tech. Information technology from Maharshi Dayanand University, Haryana, India. He created iBlog mainly to publish the brief knowledgebase articles and technical tips for IBM i platform. This will greatly help the newcomers and the technical experts to refresh their knowledge. It will also cover the latest announcements and enhancements as released by IBM.
IBM i 7.6 Security Features and Enhancements
IBM i has long been recognized as a secure, fully integrated enterprise platform, relied upon to run mission-critical workloads on IBM Power Systems. With every new release, IBM continues to enhance its security capabilities to address emerging threats and evolving regulatory requirements. The transition from IBM i 7.5 to IBM i 7.6 demonstrates a significant evolution in security strategy, moving beyond foundational protection toward more sophisticated, identity-centric security controls.
Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for System Service Tools (SST) in IBM i 7.6
Security has consistently been a foundational element of IBM i and with the release of IBM i 7.6, IBM has taken another step forward by extending Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to System Service Tools (SST) and Dedicated Service Tools (DST).
IBM i 7.6 – Stay Secure and Stay Innovative
IBM has announced the new operating system for IBM i platform. IBM i 7.6 delivers a significant advancement in security and innovation. This release introduces significant updates across the portfolio, including advancements in security, performance, availability, and application development. These enhancements provide businesses with the tools and capabilities they need to navigate the challenges of today’s dynamic technology landscape and capitalize on future opportunities
IFS Security on IBM i
IFS refers to Integrated File System, a component of the IBM i operating system, facilitating stream input/output and storage management similar to personal computer and UNIX systems, while offering a cohesive structure for all information stored within the system. Ensuring IFS security is a primary concern when developing security strategies for IBM i.