What is a Security Bulletin? #
From time to time, IBM identifies vulnerabilities in its software. When that happens, they issue a Security Bulletin. These bulletins explain:
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A summary of the issue and how severe it is
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Which product (and version) is affected
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The fix or recommended action
At Aramar, we always recommend upgrading to the latest version if a vulnerability is released. That said, every organisation should review bulletins in line with its own IT policies.
👉 Here’s an example of a Security Bulletin for Planning Analytics Local.
Why it’s worth subscribing #
Security bulletins can be issued at any time. By subscribing, you’ll be among the first to know — giving your IT team the chance to act quickly and keep your environment secure.
How to subscribe #
Follow these steps to set up notifications for your IBM products:
- Go to the IBM Support Portal
- Scroll to the Support basics section and select Notification settings. Sign in with your IBMid (or create one if you don’t already have one).
3. Enter the name of the tool you’d like to get notifications for into the Product lookup search bar (in this case it would be “Planning Analytics Local” and click the + Subscribe option in blue.
Note: If you simply type “Planning Analytics” the full list of Planning Analytics options will appear. Please subscribe to the bulletins that are relevant your IBM software subscription(s). If you are unsure which products to subscribe to, you can check your IBM Proof of Entitlement (POE) or speak with your Aramar Customer Success Manager.
4. Choose your notifications. Make sure the Security Bulletin box is ticked, then click Submit.
You’ll know you’ve subscribed successfully when the product appears in green with a check mark ✅. You can manage your subscriptions any time by going back to Notification settings.
Need a hand? #
If you’d like support setting up or managing your IBM environment securely, our team at Aramar is here to help.
