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Mainframe risks are a growing concern as legacy systems face modern security challenges. Discussions on WindowsForum.com highlight critical vulnerabilities in identity and access management (IAM) on mainframes, which often lack modern protections like multi-factor authentication and zero-trust architectures. These risks are especially acute in industries such as banking, healthcare, and government, where mainframes process sensitive data. The tag covers strategies for securing mainframes against evolving threats, including compliance pressures and the need to integrate with contemporary IAM tools. Users explore how to address blind spots that leave mainframes exposed, emphasizing the importance of updating security practices to mitigate mainframe risks in today's IT landscape.
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    Securing Mainframes in the Age of Modern IAM and Zero Trust: Critical Strategies

    Mainframe security is facing a critical inflection point, driven by the collision of long-standing identity and access management (IAM) blind spots with a rapidly evolving compliance landscape. For decades, mainframes have served as the backbone of major industries—banking, healthcare...
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    • cyber threats cybersecurity best practices data security enterprise security iam integration identity management legacy systems legacy systems security mainframe modernization mainframe risks mainframe security microsegmentation passwordless authentication regulatory compliance security compliance security governance security silos threat mitigation zero trust architecture
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