Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Data Access Management

This technical report outlines the challenges and solutions Lockheed Martin Aeronautics faced in managing data access for international partners while ensuring compliance with US security policies. The report details the need for external users to access specific data within Lockheed's SAP system without compromising sensitive information. It describes various approaches previously employed, including assigning internal liaisons and developing custom ABAP code, which proved costly and time-consuming. The report highlights a pilot program with NextLabs, which implemented a solution allowing controlled access based on user attributes. The successful pilot led to a commitment to use NextLabs for future projects, including a collaboration with BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman to enhance F-35 production. The report concludes with the benefits of deploying NextLabs Application Enforcer for SAP, which provides attribute-based access control, dynamic authorization, and centralized policy management, ensuring secure and efficient data access for Lockheed's global partners.