POWERcast : Security & Quality Without Compromise—See What’s Next for IBM i
2025-10-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Presenters: Chris White, Herman Rensink, & Andy FinleyPrice: Free Courtesy of Rocket SoftwareDate/Time: October 29, 2025 @ 11:00 AM CT
Security & Quality Without Compromise—See What’s Next for IBM i
Join us for a powerful and forward-looking webinar hosted by Rocket Software in partnership with COMMON, where we’ll explore two of the most critical priorities in modern IBM i development: security and quality.
You’ll hear directly from Rocket Software experts: Chris White, Herman Rensink, & Andy Finley.
Together, they’ll share practical strategies and insights to help you:

Implement shift-left practices that catch issues earlier and reduce risk
Strengthen security around database access, compliance, and control
Apply efficient testing approaches that preserve performance and user trust

Plus, you’ll get an exclusive first look at the November release of Rocket® DevOps Insights (RDOi)—designed to help developers, testers, and IT leaders stay ahead of evolving challenges.
Join us for this insightful session and take the next step toward more secure, resilient development practices.

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Chris WhiteProduct Manager, Rocket® DevOps

Andy FinleySales Engineer

Herman RensinkDistinguished Engineer

N2i Getting Started With: How to Get Oriented on this Weird Platform
2025-11-03 17:00 - 18:00
N2i Getting Started With: How to Get Oriented on this Weird Platform
Speaker: Jack WoehrDate: November 3
Jack will present on “Getting Started: How to get oriented on this weird platform”. IBM i and IBM mainframes continue over 60 years since their inception to represent a valid approach to business computing, despite having often followed Yogi Berra’s proverbial advice, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it!”
Jack came from open source and personal computers to the IBM i environment and will share about the nature of and reasons for the differences between the IBM “big iron” approach environment and what we’re all used to from our personal computers and web servers. He’ll help you get oriented so the features of IBM i which are stumbling blocks to newcomers become instead stepping stones to a deeper understanding of enterprise computing in the world of big business.

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POWERcast - IFS Security: Don’t Leave Your Server Vulnerable
2025-11-19 11:00 - 12:00
IFS Security: Don’t Leave Your Server Vulnerable
Speaker: Sandi MooreDate: November 19, 11:00 AM CT
Experts agree that one of the most overlooked areas of IBM i security is the Integrated File System (IFS). But it needs to be secure because the IFS provides access for users carrying nothing more than a user profile and password!
If you believe nothing important is stored on your server’s IFS, think again, because it’s a conduit to many things, including the Operating System and all of your application libraries and files.
Join IBM Champion and security expert Sandi Moore to learn about securing the IFS, including:

Why we care about the IFS
Permissions versus Authority
Root folder access
Auditing IFS activities
Read/write versus *ALLOBJ
Antivirus considerations

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About Sandi Moore
Sandi has been working with Fortra customers for over 20 years supporting systems monitoring and security software. With experience on IBM i, AIX, and Linux, she has been involved in product demonstrations, implementation, support, training, research, and product testing. Sandi is also a Certified Professional Forensics Analyst (CPFA),a Certified Data Privacy Practitioner (CDPP), and Secured Cloud Computing Practitioner (SCCP).
In her time at Fortra, Sandi has helped customers understand how to effectively address the threats they face. Her goal is to help people achieve the best solution to their IT problems, no matter how many servers are in their environment or where in the world they’re located.

N2i Lunch Hour and Networking
2025-12-01 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
N2i Lunch Hour and Networking
Have a problem and need some expert advice? Want to meet more people on the i?
Join COMMON for an hour of networking and problem solving!

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POWERcast: How to Avoid the Biggest Mistakes in IBM i Security
2025-12-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
POWERcast: How to Avoid the Biggest Mistakes in IBM i Security
Date: December 16 | 11 AM CTSpeaker: Sandi Moore, Sr. Solutions Engineer, Fortra
IT professionals need to get cybersecurity right every single day, while an attacker only has to succeed once to do incredible damage. Whether it’s thousands of exposed records, millions of dollars in fines and legal fees, or diminished share value, it’s easy to judge organizations that fall victim.
But these attacks are also a chance to learn. What underlying vulnerabilities were overlooked, and how can your organization avoid making similar missteps?
Join this webinar to learn about the biggest errors made when securing an IBM i server. This knowledge is critical for ensuring the integrity of your application data and for meeting compliance mandates, including SOX, PCI, GDPR, and HIPAA. IBM Champion and security expert Sandi Moore will cover:

Common misconceptions that put IBM i at risk
The unexpected source of many security breaches
Action you can take that doesn’t require new tools

If you’re responsible for IBM i or IT security, you don’t want to miss this session.

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N2i: Fortify and Conquer: Secure Coding Strategies for IBM i Developers
2026-01-12 14:00 - 15:00
N2i: Fortify and Conquer: Secure Coding Strategies for IBM i Developers
Speaker: Brian Nordland
When: January 12, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT
Embark on an exploration of IBM i security challenges as we navigate the dangerous landscape of common vulnerabilities on IBM i. Don’t miss the chance to fortify your coding skills and conquer the challenges of secure IBM i development!
In this session tailored for ILE developers (including RPG and CL developers), we’ll dissect real-world examples of security pitfalls in our sample software, exploring issues like object authority, adopted authority, and library list vulnerabilities. Discover actionable solutions that empower you to reinforce your IBM i code so it is ready to face threats lurking in the wild.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn from correcting real-world examples of vulnerabilities in a set of sample applications.
2. Understand the basics of creating more secure software on IBM i.
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COMMON India
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-03

N2i Lunch Hour and Networking
2026-02-02 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
N2i Lunch Hour and Networking
Date: February 2nd
Time: 12:30PM – 1:30PM (CST)
Join us for a hour of networking with fellow n2i-ers and our experts. Come with questions and solve problems.

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Focus 2026
2026-02-17 - 2026-02-18 | Zoom

POWERUp 2026
2026-04-27 - 2026-04-30
Come see us in beautiful New Orleans, April 27 – 30.
More information coming soon.
