Data Security Solutions

Welcome to Patrick Townsend & Associates solutions for data security. We are proud of the complete line of solutions we offer for your data security. Our customers rely on us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to secure their iSeries data and provide world class support. Companies like IBM, ExxonMobil, Hyundai, AMA Insurance, Planet Hollywood Aladdin, and many others rely on us to provide Enterprise class solutions. How can we help you?

iSeries tape encryption

Tape Encryption Security-The loss of data archival tapes can trigger expensive privacy notification requirements as well as expose the Enterprise to legal risk. Fields in files that have been encrypted by Alliance encryption technology will be encrypted on archival media, and may allow you to avoid privacy notification requirements. Since encryption keys are stored outside of the database little risk is incurred on the loss of media.  Please see our press release for more information.

iSeries field level encryption

Your iSeries database files contain sensitive information. Employee social security numbers, customer credit card numbers, passwords and access codes, personal identity information, and much more. You can use Alliance solutions to encrypt this data with 256-bit AES encryption. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a US federal standard for data encryption, and you can secure even small fields in your files. Alliance provides key management, application APIs, and sample code to help you get started. 

iSeries DB2 file encryption with PGP

The industry standard for file encryption is Pretty Good Privacy (PGP). Alliance products incorporate the very best solution for PGP from Network Associates. You can exchange encrypted files with Bank of America, Wachovia, BankOne, Fidelity, Merrill Lynch, and a wide variety of insurance, medical, and marketing service organizations. Full and automatic integration with line-of-business ERP and CRM applications is provided. Alliance PGP supports Additional Decryption Keys (ADK) which are crucial for regulatory compliance and data recovery.   

iSeries IFS file encryption with PGP

You can use Alliance PGP to automatically encrypt any file in the iSeries Integrated File System (IFS). This includes files on Windows and UNIX mounted drives. Turn your iSeries platform to a central encryption hub. Encrypt and automatically transfer files to remote FTP servers, Value Added Networks, and other FTP portals. Alliance also supports automatic decryption of PGP files and integration with ERP and CRM applications.    

ISeries Save File encryption

 Alliance AES save file encryption commands can encrypt a save file to an intermediate file in a library, or encrypt a save file directly to tape. When using the command to encrypt directly to tape no intermediate files are created. This helps iSeries users who do not have adequate disk space to contain the encrypted save file. The save to tape is optimized for the fastest possible tape operation. Save files encrypted to tape can be restored from tape and decrypted directly to a target save file.

iSeries DB2 file encryption with AES

Alliance AES encryption provides an easy to use encrpytion package for your DB2 files. You can encrypt files for transfer to other AS/400 systems, Windows PC and Server applications, and off-line storage. Automation features make encryption easy to implement. You can also use Alliance AES commands to encrypt and decrypt files. Alliance provides a Window encryption application for distribution to your trading partners at no charge. Trading partners can encrypt files to send to you, and decrypt files you send to them.     

iSeries IFS file encryption with AES

Alliance AES encryption routines can be used to encrypt files in the iSeries IFS file system including mounted Windows folders and UNIX file systems. Encrypt and decrypt files using the Alliance commands or automated directory scan facility. Queue encrypted files for delivery via FTP other web services. Alliance AES encryption for IFS includes full key creation and management facilities.  

iSeries self-decrypting archives

Self-decrypting archives are encrypted files wrapped in an executable program. Recipients of the file can just run the program to decrypt the data and store the resulting file on their hard drive. Imagine encrypting a file or report with sensitive data and sending it as a program that can be run on the recipient’s computer. You can use individual pass phrases for each recipient. The PC user runs the program, enters the pass phrase, and decrypts the file to the hard drive. Self-decrypting archives are available for Windows recipients. Alliance self-decrypting archive support is a native iSeries application – no external PCs or servers are required.   

iSeries encryption for Windows

Alliance AES support includes a Windows application that you can distribute free of charge. Windows users can run the application to decrypt files you send to them. They can also encrypt files to send to the iSeries platform. Secure your communications with customers, employees, and vendors.   

iSeries spool file encryption with AES

iSeries reports often contain sensitive information including social security numbers, credit card numbers, sales forcasts, and other business information critical to your success. Alliance products can convert spool files to text, PDF, HTML, and RTF formats for distribution. Converted files can be encrypted prior to distribution to secure the data.   

iSeries SSL FTP for secure file transfer

Normal FTP file transfers do not secure the data that you send or receive. With Alliance SSL FTP support you can encrypt the entire connection between your iSeries and the remote FTP server. Alliance uses strong 128-bit SSL encryption and is based on open standards for SSL connections. Supported SSL FTP servers include Sterling CONNECT:Enterprise, Ipswith FTP-Pro, IBM Advantis IEFTP, GXS FTP services, US Bank, BellSouth, and many others. Alliance applications include support for firewall negotiation and can work with FTP servers incomplex security configurations.   

iSeries HTTPS secure web services and XML

Secure web services shouldn’t be rocket science. Alliance provides easy-to-use secure HTTPS web server and client applications for our XML and Internet secure transfer needs. You can deploy a web service directly on your iSeries platform without external PC or UNIX servers. You can also integrate your iSeries latform with Internet web services. Transmit or receive XML data on demand.   

iSeries AS2 EDI-INT web services

Many large retailers have standardized on AS2 for their secure data communication needs. AS2 is a secure Internet protocol for real time data exchange. Alliance provides full support for AS2 communications directly on your iSeries platform using the iSoft Commerce Suite series of products. You can integrate your AS2 communications with Inovis TrustedLink, Extol, or Gentrans applications. The result is a highly automated application that talks to Wal-Mart, Kroger, Meijer, Food Lion, and many others.   

iSeries SSL TCP sockets

If you need customer SSL TCP sockets connections Alliance can provide generalized secure connections. Alliance supports an array of payment terminals, manufacturing control devices, scanners, and other devices using standard and SSL TCP sockets. Contact your Alliance software provider for a list of currently supported connections and information on custom development.   

iSeries secure .NET integration

Alliance software products support secure connections from Microsoft .NET applications with full support for HTTP authentication and HTTPS secure connections. Additionally, the Alliance .NET Integrator application can run in .NET application environments to convert standard HTML forms to XML documents suitable for processing on your iSeries. Application development is simplified by requiring only the creation of standard HTML forms. Your iSeries applications can process data and return XML responses to the browser, PDA, or other intelligent device.  

iSeries secure email

Patrick Townsend & Associates has partnered with PGP Corporation to bring secure email services to the iSeries platform using the PGP Universal product. You can secure all outbound email using strong PGP encryption, secure email to selected domains, or secure email on a user basis. With self-managed security architecture you will not need to manage individual email recipient keys. Email recipients can manage their own security keys and can download software to provide encryption and decryption services. You can even give email recipients the ability to opt-in for secure email services. This easy to manager solution secures your email and works for your desktop users, too.   

Do you have a data security requirement not in the above list?

Please contact your Alliance account representative for a free technical consultation.