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SEARCH400 | Top Expert Advice 
Feb. 19, 2002 
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Welcome to our first edition of the Top Expert Advice newsletter. 
This monthly newsletter was designed to help iSeries 
professionals manage tasks they deal with regularly. Each month 
we will give you expert advice on such topics as security, backup 
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In this month's Top Expert Advice newsletter you'll find expert 
advice and other resources to help you with your security 
questions and concerns. Read more security Q&As here: 
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IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 

1. Expert Questions on Security 
   - Implementing FTP and ODBC security 
   - Who's reading the files? 
   - How to get to level 40 security 

2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS 
   - Featured Topic: How secure is your iSeries? 
   - Best Web Links: Security 
   - Featured Book: Implementing AS/400 Security -- Third Edition 
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IMPLEMENTING FTP AND ODBC SECURITY | by Carol Woodbury 

I am in the process of implementing FTP and ODBC security on the 
iSeries 400. What best practice recommendations do you have for 
accomplishing this. Are exit programs the best way?  

>> Read Carol's answer: 
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>> Check out Carol's other Q&As or submit your own security 
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WHO'S READING THE FILES? | by John Earl 

I'm wondering if using ODBC on our iSeries 400 will be under the 
control of user profile? For example, a user with read-only 
privilege can update the data tables through the ODBC. 

>> Read John's response: 
http://search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid3_cid432351_tax288767,00.html

>> Check out John's other Q&As or submit your own security 
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HOW TO GET TO LEVEL 40 SECURITY | by Carol Woodbury 

My present iSeries 400 is at a level 30 security setting. Is 
there an easy way or plan to go to level 40? I feel that this is 
a good idea, but what are the main differences/benefits between 
the two? 

>> Read Carol's response: 
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>> Check out Carol's other Q&As or submit your own security 
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HOW SECURE IS YOUR ISERIES? | Featured Topic 

The iSeries is one of the most secure systems, but there are still
ways for data to be compromised -- network holes and users with too
much authority, for example. The information here will help you close
up any gaps you may have.
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SECURITY FOR THE ISERIES | Best Web Links 

Our editors have scoured the Web for the best links on security. 
So click over to browse our collection of pre-screened resources 
gathered just for you. 
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FEATURED BOOK | search400's Bookstore 

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Changing system security needs and new system enhancements make 
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