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.
Controls Covered
Where this vendor shows up in the security stack. Each control is covered in more depth on its own page.
- Auditing
- Anti-Ransomware
- Compliance Monitoring
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