Rocket Software Launches z/Assurance Portfolio for IBM Z Risk and Compliance
Event summary
- Rocket Software launched Rocket® z/Assurance™, a unified risk and compliance portfolio for IBM Z environments, on September 9, 2026.
- The portfolio includes five key capabilities: Vulnerability Analysis, Continuous Vulnerability Monitor, Patch, Compliance, and Quantum.
- Rocket z/Assurance aims to provide continuous visibility into risk and evidence of security control effectiveness for IBM Z systems.
- Researchscape found only 24% of IT leaders are extremely confident in addressing mainframe vulnerabilities over the next year.
- Rocket Software expects to introduce agentic AI capabilities to assist with risk interpretation and remediation.
The big picture
Rocket Software's launch of Rocket z/Assurance addresses the growing need for continuous risk and compliance management in IBM Z environments. As AI accelerates vulnerability discovery and hybrid environments expand the attack surface, organizations require real-time visibility and evidence of security control effectiveness. This portfolio positions Rocket Software as a key player in the mainframe modernization and security space, catering to enterprises facing increasing regulatory pressures and cyber threats.
What we're watching
- AI Integration
- How Rocket Software's planned agentic AI capabilities will enhance risk interpretation and remediation efficiency.
- Market Adoption
- The pace at which enterprises will adopt Rocket z/Assurance given the increasing complexity of hybrid IT environments.
- Regulatory Compliance
- Whether Rocket z/Assurance can help organizations meet evolving regulatory requirements such as DORA, PCI DSS, and NYDFS.