Security

An issue common to every government agency that handles data of any type is the security of that data. While the complexities of information security may not be understood by all, everyone can agree on the importance of protecting sensitive government data and private citizen information. Without security, other information system capabilities are irrelevant because government and private citizen data is compromised. Public entities can gain the benefit of industry-accepted security measures through the implementation of business intelligence tools, thereby achieving multiple goals in a single endeavor.

Business Intelligence tools incorporate security components on several fronts - user authentication, access authorization and data encryption. These elements ensure that only authorized users gain access to the system and are only allowed to view data that they have explicit permission to see. The collaborative nature of Business Intelligence tools requires that data be encrypted to ensure absolute security when transmitting information over the web. These built-in security features are also beneficial to government agencies as they further their efforts to extend e-government services to citizens through secure extranets.

Data Management Group has delivered numerous solutions to agencies where security is a top priority, including the Defense Logistics Agency, Military Sealift Command, Navy PERSCOM, and the FBI, among others.

FBI Academy – Integrated Crystal Enterprise with the Academy's Learning Management System to enable Crystal Report requests to be submitted directly through the LMS application, providing necessary reporting capabilities in a web-based environment and addressing the FBI's rigorous data security requirements.