Aerospace & Defense

Large workforces and complex supply chains are typical of the aerospace and defense sector.  The amount of data involved is incredible.

Hundreds of applications and databases are required to process and analyze this data, which is further complicated by the fact that employees and suppliers often span the globe. Testing these applications with real data compromises information security by risking theft from insiders and outsourcers; yet, realistic data is required to ensure these applications function properly. Using Camouflage to create realistic data for use in these non-production environments is the solution.

Information security compliance within the aerospace and defense industry involves both human resources and national security considerations – and sometimes these considerations overlap. In order to outsource human resource application development organizations must be careful to not disclose SSNs and other national identifiers. To comply with ITAR regulations information about defense assets cannot be shared with other countries – in many cases these assets include human resources details about employees assigned to particular projects. The most appropriate way to protect against inside theft by developers and testers is to use data masking to create realistic data for use in these non-production environments.

The information security practices of aerospace and defense organizations have a direct impact on national security, as well as the ability to secure government contracts.  In the best case scenario; an ITAR violation might only cost the company millions in fines and lost contract; in the worst case, executives and managers might serve time in jail. 

Using Camouflage to create realistic data will protect against data theft.

• Facilitate outsourcing by eliminate SSNs and other national identifiers from data
• Eliminate information about components, manufacturers, locations, and personnel information from data being sent offshore
• Create data for analysis while limiting access by “need-to-know”
• Test system interoperability.