Archive for the Category: Security

New Authentication Feature for MQAUSX (and z/MQAUSX)

May 1, 2015 Roger Lacroix

I have been researching various ways of increasing the security that MQ Authenticate User Security Exit (MQAUSX) could apply when a client application connects to an MQ queue manager. I have been doing a lot of reading on factors of authentication. i.e. Something you know, Something you have, and Something you are. Two-factor and multi-factor […]

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New: MQ Message Encryption v3.2.0

April 23, 2015 Roger Lacroix

Capitalware Inc. would like to announce the official release of MQ Message Encryption v3.2.0. This is a FREE upgrade for ALL licensed users of MQ Message Encryption. MQME provides encryption for MQ message data while it resides in a queue and in the MQ logs (i.e. all data at rest). For more information about MQME, […]

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Price Drop for MQ Standard Security Exit for z/OS

March 26, 2015 Roger Lacroix

To stimulate sales of MQ Standard Security Exit for z/OS (z/MQSSX), Capitalware has decided to slash the price of z/MQSSX. As of today, z/MQSSX will be priced at $999.00 USD per z/OS queue manager plus 15% Yearly Maintenance Fee down from the original price of $2490.00 USD (plus 15%). Also, the price for the ‘Enterprise […]

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New Feature Requested for MQAUSX (and z/MQAUSX)

March 10, 2015 Roger Lacroix

A customer requested a new feature be added to MQ Authenticate User Security Exit (MQAUSX). The new feature is called Excessive Client Connections (ECC). ECC is an alert system that counts the number of connections over a period of time (i.e. Day / Hour / Minute) and writes a message to the log when the […]

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A Comparison of Capitalware’s MQAUSX to MQ V8 Authentication

February 26, 2015 Roger Lacroix

The following is a comparison of Capitalware’s MQ Authenticate User Security Exit (MQAUSX) to IBM’s MQ V8 new authentication feature. By authentication, I mean UserId and Password authentication against a target system (i.e. Local OS, LDAP, etc.). Authentication IBM MQ V8 MQAUSX& z/MQAUSX Authentication against Local OS Yes Yes Authentication against LDAP Server Yes Yes […]

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IBM releases IBM MQ Appliance M2000

February 17, 2015 Roger Lacroix

IBM has announced IBM MQ Appliance M2000 that provides an optimized version of IBM MQ V8 that runs in a hardware appliance. IBM MQ provides universal messaging that allows applications, systems, and services to connect and exchange information securely, reliably, rapidly, and simply. Offering MQ capability in hardware appliances, additional features are provided, as well […]

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Call for Speakers for MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.5

January 20, 2015 Roger Lacroix

We are looking for speakers on any product/service that uses IBM MQ (aka WebSphere MQ & MQSeries) for “MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.5” (MQTC). The sessions are to be technical in nature and on any subject so long as it relates to MQ. We offer speakers the conference fee for free and we also pay for […]

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MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.5

January 15, 2015 Roger Lacroix

Capitalware would like to announce MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.5 (MQTC). MQTC is an event that will educate attendees on current practices, methodologies, administration, problem determination, security best practices and technology trends for IBM MQ. MQTC will offer 70 technical sessions and 15 vendor sessions that are designed to enhance the skills of IT professionals who […]

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New: MQ Authenticate User Security Exit v2.1.0

November 11, 2014 Roger Lacroix

Capitalware Inc. would like to announce the official release of MQ Authenticate User Security Exit v2.1.0. This is a FREE upgrade for ALL licensed users of MQ Authenticate User Security Exit. MQ Authenticate User Security Exit is a solution that allows a company to fully authenticate a user who is accessing a WebSphere MQ resource. […]

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New: MQ Standard Security Exit v2.1.0

November 11, 2014 Roger Lacroix

Capitalware Inc. would like to announce the official release of MQ Standard Security Exit v2.1.0. This is a FREE upgrade for ALL licensed users of MQ Standard Security Exit. MQ Standard Security Exit is a solution that allows a MQAdmin to control and restrict who is accessing a WebSphere MQ resource. For more information about […]

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