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MQ Security Vulnerabilities Addressed in Latest IBM MQ Operator and Container Image Updates

MQ Security Vulnerabilities Addressed in Latest IBM MQ Operator and Container Image Updates IBM has released critical security updates for its MQ Operator and queue manager container images, addressing multiple vulnerabilities that posed significant risks to system availability and data integrity. These updates are part of IBM’s ongoing commitment to proactively manage and reduce exposure [...]

By |2025-05-29T14:50:02-04:00May 29th, 2025|Infrared360® Blog|

The Importance of Access Controls in MQ Incident Response

The Importance of Access Controls in MQ Incident Response IBM® MQ plays a critical role in ensuring reliable, secure messaging between distributed applications. But as your MQ infrastructure grows in complexity—spanning hybrid, containerized, and multi-cloud environments—so too does the risk of misconfiguration, unauthorized access, and slower incident response times. That’s where access controls in MQ [...]

By |2025-05-21T12:24:19-04:00May 21st, 2025|General, Infrared360® Blog, IT Infrastructure, Middleware|

Securing IBM MQ in Kubernetes

Best Practices for Securing IBM MQ in Kubernetes As organizations modernize their infrastructure, deploying IBM MQ in Kubernetes has become increasingly common. But with this shift comes new challenges—especially in security. Traditional methods of access control and monitoring aren't enough in dynamic, containerized environments. Securing IBM MQ in Kubernetes requires a focus on identity, visibility, [...]

By |2025-05-07T15:08:51-04:00May 5th, 2025|General, Infrared360® Blog|

Better ActiveMQ Performance Testing with Synthetic Transactions

The Crucial Role of Synthetic Transactions in ActiveMQ Performance Testing Messaging systems are the foundation of many modern enterprises, with ActiveMQ increasingly emerging as a key player in this arena. Yet, maintaining the strength and dependability of these intricate messaging environments requires more than just optimism. By mimicking real-world user activity, synthetic transactions [...]

By |2025-05-21T12:14:01-04:00April 29th, 2025|ActiveMQ, Infrared360® Blog|

MQ for Developers: Why Access Matters and How to Enable It Securely

Why Developers Need Access to MQ and How to Make It Work Securely Imagine you're a developer trying to test a new feature that sends a message through IBM MQ. You write the code, hit run... and nothing happens. The message disappears. You suspect it’s stuck in a queue somewhere. But you can’t see [...]

By |2025-04-17T12:28:18-04:00April 17th, 2025|General|

IBM MQ Native HA: Enhance Messaging Resilience & Uptime

IBM MQ Native HA: Enhancing Messaging Resilience in Modern Architectures In today’s digitally connected world, enterprise messaging systems must be both highly available and resilient. IBM MQ—a leader in message-oriented middleware—provides robust messaging capabilities that ensure reliable data exchange between applications. One of the key features that help guarantee uninterrupted messaging is Native High [...]

By |2025-04-03T16:45:33-04:00April 3rd, 2025|General|

Are You Effectively Monitoring Your IBM MQ and Kafka Performance?

Are You Effectively Monitoring Your IBM MQ and Kafka Performance? In today's complex data landscapes, many enterprises rely on a combination of IBM MQ and Apache Kafka to handle their messaging needs. While both are powerful technologies, they serve different purposes: IBM MQ excels at ensuring precision and guaranteed message delivery, while Kafka is [...]

By |2025-03-25T17:03:47-04:00March 25th, 2025|General|

Advanced Tips for Automating Dead Letter Queue Management in IBM MQ

How to Simplify IBM MQ DLQ Management with Automation Dead Letter Queues (DLQs) are a crucial component of IBM MQ, acting as a safety net for messages that cannot be delivered to their intended destination. However, managing DLQs efficiently—especially in large, complex environments—can quickly become a challenge. Without automation, the task is labor-intensive, prone to [...]

By |2025-03-05T13:46:18-05:00March 5th, 2025|General|

Establishing IBM MQ Metric Baselines: A Practical Guide for Optimizing Your Messaging Infrastructure

Optimize IBM MQ Performance: The Essential Guide to Metric Baselines In today’s complex IT landscapes, establishing IBM MQ metric baselines for performance is crucial to ensure that your messaging system operates at peak efficiency. With increasing demand for real-time data processing and seamless integration across distributed systems, a robust baseline helps you identify anomalies, [...]

By |2025-02-26T15:51:25-05:00February 26th, 2025|General|

IBM MQ 9.4.2 Release: Enhancements and Features for Modern Messaging

IBM MQ 9.4.2 Release: Enhancements and Features for Modern Messaging IBM has announced the upcoming IBM MQ 9.4.2 release, the second Continuous Delivery (CD) release of the 9.4 Long Term Support (LTS) line. This update introduces improved resiliency, enhanced administrative tooling, and performance optimizations across IBM MQ, IBM MQ Advanced, IBM MQ for z/OS, [...]

By |2025-02-19T16:34:25-05:00February 19th, 2025|General|
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