Security

FCS Express includes a comprehensive security system, which allows you to control access to various functions in the software and in particular layouts. This can be important for ensuring the integrity of your data analysis and conforming to various governmental regulations, such as 21 CFR Part 11. FCS Express offers two layers of security, user-based security and layout-based security, which are explained below.

The security system stores all its information in a database. You have options for which database you wish to use, including Microsoft SQL and Elevate DB.

LDAP and Single Sign On are also available at additional cost and request.

User-Based Security

User-Based Security allows you to restrict selected users from performing selected functions in the program. You can designate users be part of security groups that permit a defined set of the functions of FCS Express. Each user must log in with their name and password. When a user attempts to performa restricted action, an error message will appear to let him or her know that action cannot be made.

Layout-Based Security

With Layout-Based Security, you can set up the same restrictions, but these will be designated for a particular layout. Any user who opens up that layout will be prevented from performing the restricted functions. This allows you to create layouts with different statuses. For instance, you can create an "approved" status. Once a layout is flagged as "approved" only certain functionality, such as printing, may be allowed. Other functionality, such as moving a gate, will be prohibited. In this instance, although a user has permission to move a gate, they will not be able to move a gate on a layout with the "approved" status.

Both kinds of security work together. Only the functions which are allowed in both user-based security, and layout-based security, can be performed.

Setting up security groups is easy. As the administrator, you will be able to check or uncheck individual or groups of functions (see all available permissions)

Features

User Administration

LDAP and Single Sign On

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) (also known as Active Directory or Directory Server) with Single Sign On is configured via the File tab > Security command. This capability is currently available in FCS Express at an additional cost. To request access and pricing, please contact support@denovosoftware.com.

Once configured, users may be added from LDAP via the User Administration dialog.

A user selection dialog then will appear to enter names and search the directory.

User information fields will be populated automatically using their domain credentials for access.

Security Database Options

If you purchase FCS Express with the Security add-on, you have the choice of two database options:

Microsoft SQL Server
ElevateDB Local Server

Please note that before or after you purchase the security add-on, you must inform sales@denovosoftware.com which database option you would like. We can then customize the configuration file for your license.

Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server is the most robust database option available for FCS Express. This option is ideal if your organization already has an SQL Server installation and has experience with it. It is also ideal if you will be running several network installations of FCS Express, or many standalone licenses, or any combination of network and standalone licenses. Each of those installations will be able to use the same configuration, and share the same security system. Note that to use FCS Express with SQL Server, you must purchase your own license for SQL Server

ElevateDB local server
The ElevateDB local server is a database that does not require a database server to be installed on any computer. The database files reside in a shared folder, and each FCS Express client accesses the database files directly. Multiple instances of FCS Express can access the database at the same time. This is the simplest option as it requires no extra installation of an additional database server. It does suffer from performance issues inherent to non-client server architectures, however, the security databases are quite simple and this may not have a practical impact in your organization. This option can be provided for free with purchase of your security system.

For pricing, more information, or to request a demo of the security system, please contact sales@denovosoftware.com.

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