Presentation
Mainframe Security 2026: Selecting the Right Baseline—CIS Benchmarks, STIGs, PCI DSS, or NIST 800-53 (Rev 5)
Contributors
Event Type
Technical Session
Security and Compliance
Advanced
TimeMonday, August 1710:30am - 11:30am EDT
LocationRoom 315
DescriptionMainframe cybersecurity in 2026 is defined by a shift from "security by obscurity" to active, intelligent defense, driven by the integration of AI, pervasive encryption, and strict regulatory compliance requirements (such as PCI DSS v4.x, DORA, and GDPR). The "paradox" of the platform is that while inherently secure, its "secure-by-default" configurations are often lacking, requiring active hardening
Contributors
MAINFRAME TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Principal Mainframe Systems Programmer
EXPERT CAPACITY MANAGEMENT