Don’t Be Left in the Dark: Why October Is the Time to Audit Your IBM i & AIX Systems

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

This is the time to ask:
“When was the last time we audited our IBM i or AIX environments?”

Too many organisations assume their systems are secure because they “just work.”
But beneath the surface, hidden vulnerabilities and compliance gaps can quietly build into serious risks.

This October, don’t be left in the dark.
Illuminate your blind spots with a full, independent IBM i or AIX audit.

Why Audits Matter

1. Who’s Marking the Homework?

Many businesses outsource IBM i and AIX management but never validate their provider’s security work. When the same team that maintains your systems also checks them, bias creeps in. An independent audit is your safety net, providing objective validation and real accountability. Read more about this here: Who’s Marking the Homework?

2. Don’t Leave Security to Chance

Even a rock-solid IBM i platform can be undermined by neglected user roles, unpatched code, or outdated configurations. Regular independent audits help catch these before they become costly breaches. Read more about this here: Don’t Leave IBM i Security to Chance.

3. Avoid Compliance Time Bombs

Regulators don’t care how old your hardware is, only that your controls, logs, and configurations meet standards. When audits are skipped or self-assessed, compliance violations can sit undetected until an external review exposes them. An independent audit keeps your organisation ahead of audit fatigue, fines, and reputational harm. Read more about this here: Are Your IBM Power Systems a Compliance Time Bomb?

4. Don’t Forget Data Resilience

Your audit isn’t complete without testing your recovery plan because if you can’t restore securely, your protection is only an illusion. Read more about this here: Is It Time to Wind Back Up to Tape?

Why October Is the Perfect Time

• Awareness is high: Your leadership team is already thinking about cybersecurity.
• Budget season: It’s easier to allocate funding before year-end.
• Pre-emptive advantage: Fix issues before 2026 compliance cycles intensify.
• Peace of mind: Head into the new year with verified resilience.

Don’t Be Left in the Dark - Get Audited

Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds us that complacency is the real threat. The longer your IBM systems go unchecked, the greater your exposure.

IBM i Application & Software Audits
IBM AIX Security Audits

About Baby Blue IT

We’re specialists in IBM Power Systems, delivering trusted audits, modernisation, and security services to help enterprises stay compliant and resilient. This October, shine a light on your blind spots. Don’t be left in the dark. Contact Baby Blue.