LCS™ provides Security Director Advisory Services. Principal Consultants from LCS™ deliver insight and knowledge into various aspects of security for a PLM deployment.

The first obvious conclusion from anyone conscious of security is that security requirements present themselves at many levels. Although it is true that technology safeguards are an ever evolving consideration, the human aspect of security cannot be overlooked. In fact, security technologists often state that the weakest link in a security scheme are the people—some oblivious, others nefarious. It is common to find passwords on notes stuck to terminals in plain sight, and we’ve all heard of damage done by disgruntled employees.

PLM induces change at all levels of the organization. In its most robust incarnation, it can involve a company’s entire supply chain. Firewall and virus protection service providers are common place and certainly fulfill a basic security need. However, an enterprise level PLM deployment requires a holistic approach. LCS excels at two aspects of security: a comprehensive security assessment with respect to cultural aspects of PLM, and mitigation of risks related to system technology integration.