IBM i Encryption, Masking, and Scrambling

Program Overview

This Midland program expands the IBM i encryption conversation beyond simple at-rest protection into masking, scrambling, and control of data copies that move through DB2, IFS, and backup workflows. It is useful when buyers are dealing with test data, non-production copies, or broader exposure across file-system and backup paths.

That wider scope matters because IBM i data does not stay neatly inside one storage context. Buyers often need to protect operational data, extracted datasets, and copied information at the same time, which changes how they compare tools.

Best Fit

Best fit for IBM i teams that need protection beyond a single encryption use case and want one program to address database, file-system, or backup-media exposure more broadly.

What this program helps with

• Protection for DB2 data, IFS files, directories, and backup copies
• Masking or scrambling support where non-production or limited-visibility data handling matters
• A wider data-protection footprint than single-use encryption tools
• Useful alignment with database governance and compliance reviews

What to vet before shortlist

• Define whether the real need is encryption, masking, scrambling, or a combination
• Check how the program interacts with reporting, exports, and developer workflows
• Review whether backup, test, and production controls can be governed consistently