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WHY MAINFRAME SECURITY

Identify threats.
Before they identify you.

Changing Regulations, like DORA and PCI 4.0, as well as the ever-changing threat landscape, are redefining mainframe security. Meet these regulations by leveraging the most precise vulnerability management technology and penetration testing on the market, while tackling unauthorized open source code and recovering specific data sets from a single point in time within hours — not weeks.

Rocket Software equips organizations to de-risk their modernization initiatives by being proactive against all of these changes. We empower customers with the most precise vulnerability management technology on the market, penetration testing, precise data recovery in hours, and up-to-date support around open source tools aligned with NIST standards. Choose Rocket to de-risk your modernization initiatives.

Mainframe Security Solutions Suite

Rocket z/Assure® Vulnerability Analysis Program

Harness z/Assure® VAP – the exclusive tool that automatically scans and pinpoints vulnerabilities within your mainframe operating system code.
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Open AppDev for Z

Stay secure and compliant with over 20 open-source languages and tools thoroughly tested, scanned and certified to run on z/OS®, and access the most recent versions and fixes to CVEs.
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Rocket Mainframe Security Services

Strengthen Your Mainframe's Security with Expert Guidance.
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Rocket® Data Recovery for Dell zDP

Our data recovery management solution responds to ransomware attacks in a matter of hours - not days or weeks - to comply with stringent regulations that require hourly downtime by design.
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The Rocket Advantage

Unmatched Precision in Vulnerability Management

Rocket Software sets the industry benchmark with the most advanced mainframe vulnerability management and penetration testing available. With a false positive rate of just 0.08%, we ensure that security teams can tackle true threats for optimal risk management oversight.

Rapid Response to Ransomware

Respond to ransomware attacks in a matter of hours — not days or weeks — with Data Recovery Manager, the most lightweight and fast technology that can recover specific datasets.

Comprehensive Compliance Assessments

Stay ahead of internal and regulatory compliance with Rocket's thorough compliance assessments. We ensure that your mainframe's security settings align perfectly with corporate policies and that no user has unwarranted access, maintaining integrity across your systems.

Open Source Assurance

Rocket's solutions vet your open source languages and tools, ensuring they are authorized, supported, and up-to-date. We align with the NIST National Vulnerability Database, providing immediate updates for reported CVEs, keeping your open-source stack as secure as your proprietary systems.

Smooth Transition to Advanced Control

For organizations looking to transition, Rocket provides seamless conversion services to IBM's RACF. This shift not only enhances your security posture but also streamlines management, leading to improved governance and a fortified security framework.

International Financial Services Company

CHALLENGES 

  • Company gradually moved toward a work-from-anywhere model and needed to reduce security investigations and response time to security events by automating tasks through integration with third-party products across the enterprise.

RESULTS 

  • Cost Savings: Conversion enabled firm to reach cost savings goals, achieving $5 million ROI savings over three years.
  • Improved Compliance: Through conversion, firm identified holes in its compliance quickly to address problems. 
  • Seamless Conversion: Rocket Software provided support that helped the firm convert to RACF within a tight deadline without disrupting operations.
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Global Bank

CHALLENGES

  • A group of mainframe systems programmers performed automated mainframe vulnerability assessments at a large multi-national bank.
  • Following a comprehensive PCI audit, the Operations Director realized the group could no longer be held responsible for the results from the vulnerability scanning of the mainframe. 

RESULTS

  • Optimized Security: Our penetration testing team automated mainframe vulnerability checks, making it easier to identify risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Seamless Integration: The team was brought up to speed quickly, making transitioning a major security responsibility a seamless process.
  • Improve Reporting: Consolidating vulnerability scanning allowed the team to generate more complete risk reporting.
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Rocket tips and resources

Rising Cyberattacks Lead to Regulatory Changes — like DORA

With 91% of mainframe organizations having sustained data breaches or compromises over the last five years — and the regulatory changes mandated by the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) — financial services companies are being required to upgrade, evaluate, and implement innovative systems and protocols to safeguard their data.

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Where Do IT Leaders Stand on Securing the Mainframe?

The mainframe remains the backbone for countless organizations, as modernization efforts bring new technologies into the fold, business leaders are taking steps to ensure mission-critical systems remain secure.

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Digital: Disrupted: Why Mainframe Security is More Critical Than Ever

In this episode, Paul wraps up Cyber Security Awareness Month by sitting down with Cynthia Overby to discuss why it is more important than ever to prioritize mainframe security as the digital landscape changes. Cynthia also shares her advice to IT leaders who are not confident in their mainframe security compliance.

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