Vendor Profile

Cilasoft

Cilasoft is a France-based IBM i security vendor best known for QJRN/400 (journal-based auditing and compliance) and its anti-ransomware detection module. It has a long track record in European IBM i shops and growing presence elsewhere.

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Strengths

  • QJRN/400 is a mature, well-regarded journal auditing and reporting engine
  • Anti-ransomware module specifically watches for IFS-side encryption behavior originating from network shares, a real and growing IBM i attack vector
  • Strong compliance reporting templates for European regulatory frameworks (GDPR-adjacent controls)

Limitations

  • Smaller North American market presence and partner network than Fortra, Precisely, or Raz-Lee
  • Product line is narrower (auditing and anti-ransomware) rather than a full security suite
  • English-language documentation and support resources are less extensive than French-language resources

Best Fit

IBM i shops, especially in Europe, prioritizing journal-based audit reporting and IFS ransomware detection specifically.

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