Managing software and hardware assets in highly secured, air-gapped environments presents unique challenges. These environments operate independently from external networks to protect sensitive information, making traditional asset management approaches difficult. This is especially true in aerospace and defense, where security is paramount.
Software asset management challenges
- Limited connectivity: Air-gapped systems restrict network access, making it hard to automate software inventory tracking, updates and patch management. Manual processes increase the risk of outdated or untracked software
- Compliance and licensing: Verifying compliance with licensing agreements is harder when tools can’t connect to external servers. This can expose organizations to legal risks or vulnerabilities
- Security risks: Transferring updates via physical media introduces risks like malware and data leakage. Strict validation slows essential updates
- Manual tracking: Without automated tools, organizations rely on manual processes to track installations and usage. This increases labor costs and audit frequency
- License overages and penalties: Inability to monitor real-time license usage can lead to over-deployment and costly penalties or under-utilization of licenses
Hardware asset management challenges
- Physical tracking: Hardware stored in restricted areas requires rigorous manual processes and frequent audits to maintain accurate records
- Access controls: Limited access complicates inventory management and maintenance, causing delays and productivity loss
How Flexera helps aerospace and defense organizations reduce risk and unnecessary spend
In highly secured and air-gapped environments, organizations face distinct asset management challenges that demand specialized solutions. These settings, especially prevalent in aerospace and defence, require careful consideration of both operational needs and stringent security requirements. Flexera offers solutions tailored for highly secured, air-gapped environments:
- Centralized asset tracking: Our on-premises platform enables secure, centralized tracking of software and hardware assets—even offline
- Automated compliance management: Streamlines license management and reporting to meet strict regulatory requirements
- Robust security controls: Access controls and audit trails ensure accountability and protect sensitive data
- Optimized software usage: Visibility into deployments helps reduce unnecessary costs and ensure only approved software is present
- Integration with secure workflows: Supports physical media workflows and secure update processes to minimize vulnerabilities
- Superior security control: On-premises deployment within air-gapped environments ensures maximum protection and compliance
Achieving compliance and efficiency without compromising security
While air-gapped and highly secured environments provide robust protection for sensitive data, they also create significant operational challenges for asset management. By leveraging Flexera’s market-leading platform, aerospace and defense organizations can maintain compliance, security and efficiency—all while upholding the highest standards of operational security.
