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Securing Modern MQ

Securing Modern MQ2025-05-07T14:32:13-04:00

What Happens If Your MQ Security Fails at the Worst Possible Time?

Imagine this scenario

It’s quarter-end. Message volume is spiking. A queue is exposed, a rogue service authenticates and sensitive data flows where it shouldn’t.

No alerts. No visibility. No prevention.

You can’t afford to respond after the fact. In modern MQ environments spanning containers, clusters, and cloud, you need control before something breaks.

Here’s how today’s teams are locking down MQ.

In Securing Modern IBM MQ® Environments, you’ll learn how to modernize your MQ security approach with best practices built for today’s complexity.

Explore how to:

  • Prevent Unauthorized Access
    Use CHLAUTH, OAM, and TLS the right way across hybrid environments.
  • Protect Against Internal & External Threats
    Secure clusters, reduce attack surfaces, and monitor message flows in real time.
  • Authenticate with Confidence
    Enable JWTs for microservices and adopt role-based access strategies.
  • Detect Issues Before They Spread
    Monitor for anomalies—like uncommitted messages or excessive connections—and act fast.

Don’t leave MQ security to assumptions.

Fill out the form to get your copy and start securing your IBM MQ environment with clarity and confidence.

Infrared360® Resources

Articles & Papers

Securing Modern IBM MQ® Environments

Empowering Infrastructure Architects: Ensuring Resilience in Middleware Architectures for Modern Enterprises

Overcome the Challenges of Moving Core Banking and Transaction Processing to the Cloud

Secure the Edge with IBM® DataPower® Gateway Appliance

5 Challenges & Solutions When Modernizing Your Middleware Infrastructure

Proactive vs. Forensic – Middleware – Health Monitoring

Seven Middleware Challenges You Must Overcome Before Your Cloud Migration

Monitoring Widely Distributed Environments Without Losing Focus

eBook: Inside IBM MQ Deployment Choices

Contain Costs and Mitigate Risks of Transactions on the Middleware Superhighway

Case Studies

How Sabre Corporation Optimized IBM MQ with Infrared360® to Deliver Exceptional Service and Maximize Profitability

Parker Hannifin Improves Efficiencies Across Business Units with Infrared360® and Trusted Spaces™

Alight Implements Secure, Holistic Self-Service Messaging

Sompo International Builds Business Platform Optimization with SOAP and REST Monitoring

The power of a healthy network: Visiting Nurse Service of New York harnesses IBM, partner technology to streamline patient care.

Video

The Business Case for Modernizing Your MQ Estate Today

Improving Productivity Through Smart, Safe Self-Service

Managing Middleware in Hybrid Cloud

Integrating Data in the Cloud with IBM App Connect

Transforming Your IBM MQ Estate Using Containers

Integration Modernization Lessons Learned

IBM MQ: Enterprise-wide Integration for Modern Distributed Environments

Understanding External Influences on Your Integration Strategy and Direction

Analyst Reports

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Analyst Report: Managing an IBM MQ Environment at USBank

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The Middleware Blog

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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, and role-based access control (RBAC):

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April 29th, 2025|

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 offer a proactive approach to evaluating ActiveMQ’s performance, resilience, and overall system health.

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April 17th, 2025|

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 it. You can’t confirm it. And you definitely can’t fix it, because you don’t have access.

That’s the daily […]

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April 3rd, 2025|

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 Availability (HA). This article explores IBM MQ Native HA in depth, clarifies common misconceptions by comparing […]

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March 25th, 2025|

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 designed for high-volume data processing and event streaming.

Often, businesses find themselves

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March 5th, 2025|

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 errors, and can introduce delays in message processing, impacting business operations.

This article explores advanced techniques […]

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