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Category Archives: WMQ Security
GWC Webinar posted
The WebSphere MQ Security Deeper Dive slides from the Global WebSphere Community webinar last month are now posted on this site. You can get them from the Links page or just click here. If you want the screencast and recording … Continue reading
Posted in News, Publications, WMQ, WMQ AMS, WMQ Security
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Previous security lab reposted
I acted a bit too hastily in removing the old WMQ Security Lab download when the new one was posted. Several readers reminded me that the new lab is for v7.1 and that isn’t even out yet! Everyone who needs … Continue reading
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Encrypting passwords in config files – secure or not?
Not long ago a colleague told me he wished that he could use a .kdb format keystore for his Java applications. When I inquired as to why, he said he liked that the .kdb includes the ability to stash an … Continue reading
Posted in General, WMQ Security
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WMQ Security in v7.1
For those of you who missed it, Morag presented the WMQ Security session at this year’s WebSphere Technical Conference last week. This was exciting for a few reasons, not the least of which was – did I mention MORAG presented? … Continue reading
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Handy IMPACT conference cross reference
With IMPACT fast approaching, I’ve compiled a cross reference of all the web sites, twitter handles, hastags and session agendas that I know of. Feel free to add more in the comments!
Posted in Events, News, WMQ, WMQ AMS, WMQ FTE, WMQ Security
Tagged IBMIMPACT, presentation, reference, social, training, websphere, WebSphere MQ
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WMQ Security bulletin site
Been wondering how to know if your WMQ is up to date for security patches? Wonder no more! Just go visit the Security Bulletin for WebSphere MQ page. The Recommended Fixes page lists all of the Fix Packs and from … Continue reading
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Tagged compliance, CVE, fix packs, fixes, HIPAA, patches, PCI, security, SOX, vulnerability, WMQ, WMQ Security
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WMQ Security Open Mic announced!
developerWorks Technical Exchange is hosting a WebSphere MQ Open Mic on the topic of security September 16 from 11am – 12pm EDT. The panel will include Tom Schneider, Morag Hughson, Paul O’Donnell and myself. The deadline for be pre-submitted questions … Continue reading
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Security remediation – DIY?
It’s nice to have been around long enough to be able to watch the WMQ community grow over the years. You can watch the postings on the Vienna List Server or MQSeries.net work though themes as the community goes through … Continue reading
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WMQ Security Lab materials posted
As promised, here are the WMQ Security Lab materials. These include the lab guide and the scripts. To run the lab you will need a Linux server with WMQ v7.0 installed, as well as WMQ Explorer with SupportPac MS0P, the … Continue reading
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Guest blogger @ WebSphere User Group
Ben Wen and I were invited to be guest bloggers at WebSphere User Group this month so the post I was planning for this space was hijacked! You can read it at WebSphere User Group posted as The Invisible Threat.