A major news story is once again underscoring the importance of organizations using a secure terminal emulator. A newly discovered vulnerability in IBM i Access Client Solutions (ACS), identified as CVE-2024-22318, exposes organizations to the risk of credential theft, potentially allowing attackers to infiltrate critical systems and steal sensitive information like passwords.
For companies that rely on IBM i systems—often used for managing business-critical infrastructure—this could mean unauthorized access to sensitive data, operational disruptions, reputational damage, and a costly recovery process. This can also have personal consequences for the individuals responsible for the system’s upkeep and security.
IBM has attempted to offer guidance on mitigating the risk, but the bigger lesson here goes beyond this single vulnerability: Organizations that take a reactive approach to cybersecurity leave themselves open to serious threats.
At Jubilant Software, we help organizations proactively stay ahead of emerging threats by offering a terminal emulator with advanced security measures. Our terminal emulator is pure HTML, plugin- and applet-free, centrally maintained, and meets the highest security standards. This ensures comprehensive, 360-degree organizational security.
If your business relies on IBM i systems, now is the time to review your security settings and ensure your defenses are up to date. Don’t wait for a breach to take cybersecurity seriously—by then, it’s already too late.