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Vince Re and Dustin Froyum discuss simplifying PCI DSS 4.0 compliance using PropelZ and Splunk.

In this episode, VirtualZ Computing co-founders Vince Re and Dustin Froyum explore how enterprises can simplify PCI DSS 4.0 compliance with real-time, no-code data access from the mainframe to Splunk. PCI DSS 4.0 raises the bar for continuous evidence collection, monitoring, and audit readiness across all systems—including IBM Z. Vince and Dustin unpack how the PropelZ Splunk Log Connector enables mainframe teams to stream z/OS console messages directly into Splunk and JDBC targets (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift) without scripting or replication. You’ll also hear Vince Re, original author of CA Top Secret and one of the early pioneers of enterprise cybersecurity, reflect on the origins of mainframe security, the evolution of audit logging, and his experience validating early U.S. encryption standards. Key topics: PCI DSS 4.0: What’s new and why mainframes are now firmly in scope How PropelZ accelerates evidence collection and compliance workflows The shift from manual scripts to governed, real-time data streams Lessons from the early days of cybersecurity and data protection Learn more at virtualzcomputing.com, explore our Customer Briefing Center…

People in this episode

Host: Vince Re

Guest: Dustin Froyum

Topics covered

• PCI DSS 4.0 compliance
• real-time data access
• mainframe security
• evidence collection
• cybersecurity evolution

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: VirtualZ Computing

Products: PropelZ, PCI DSS 4.0

Books & works: CA Top Secret

Places: IBM Z

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