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Upcoming Webcasts

Intro to AI for Mainframers

Date/Time: 3/21/2024 | 10:00 AM CST

Speakers:

Scott Fagen, Mainframe Evangelist – CDW

Joe Markwith, Sr. Solution Architect

Description: AI and hype about AI are taking the world by storm, not just the IT world.  In this webinar we will discuss foundational concepts about AI, what it can do, and what this means for mainframers and zSystems. 

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Over permitting access can expose your z/OS System to vulnerability that a Strong ZeroTrust Policy can prevent

Date/Time: 4/11/2024 | 12:00 PM CST

Speaker:

Glennon Bagsby, CEO, NewEra

Description: ZeroTrust is the Heart of Modern z/OS Security. Excess Access Checking is a key component of a Strong ZeroTrust Policy. “Trust but Verify” dictates that no one is given access because of role or duty. Such implied access rights are viewed as creating inherent system vulnerability, easily exploited when credential malfeasance is in play. Even practices such as limiting access to critical resources to specific users for a limited time, so called “Break Glass” or “OTP” systems, are out of date and no longer acceptable when viewed against the backdrop of today’s threat environment. What is required are automated processes. Such automated systems focus on the relationship between the user and a targeted resource, support layers of enforcement, provide and maintain backups, report all changes from the last backup, provide real-time documentation, log activity, and send alerts as necessary. We will explore the full functionality of The Control Editor (TCE) as your ZeroTrust Policy Enforcement Point and how it’s controls resource access can be easily implemented in steps that provide the precise level of control needed for compliance with governmental and industry regulations. TCE requires NO CHANGES to the controls defined by RACF, ACF2 or TSS.

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Deploying AI on zSystems

Date/Time: 5/16/2024 | 10:00 AM CST

Speakers: 

Joe Markwith, Digital Strategy Consultant

Scott Fagen, Sr. Solutions Architect, Mainframe Solutions,

Greg Peters, CDW

Description: In this webinar, we will take a look at how an AI solution is conceived, built and finally deployed, as well as discuss some of the advantages of running AI on zSystems, close to mission-critical applications.

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Using AI to accelerate application development

Date/Time: 9/19/2024 | 10:00 AM CST

Speakers:

Scott Fagen, Sr. Solutions Architect, Mainframe Solutions

Greg Peters, CDW

Description: In this webinar, we will take a look at generative AI and how it can be used to improve application development.  We will look at offerings from CDW and IBM.

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Using SAMA to modernize application development on zSystems

Date/Time: 11/14/2024 | 10:00 AM CST

Speakers:

Scott Fagen, Sr. Solutions Architect, Mainframe Solutions

Greg Peters, CDW

Description: In this webinar, we’ll talk about CDW’s SAMA (Strategic Application Modernization Assessment) and how it can help a zSystems client modernize and accelerate their application development process.

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