Veracode Verification for Locana Lemur Mobile GIS Solution Demonstrates Locana’s Commitment to Application Security
Greenwood Village, Colo. – Locana, an international leader in spatial technology, today announced that on behalf of its Lemur Mobile GIS Solution, it participates in a secure software certification program from Veracode, a leading global provider of modern application security testing solutions. Veracode Verified validates a company’s secure software development processes. With approximately 30 percent of all breaches occurring as a result of a vulnerability at the application layer, software purchasers are demanding more insight into the security of the software they are buying. Veracode Verified empowers Locana to demonstrate its commitment to creating secure software.
When purchasing software, customers and prospects are demanding to understand how secure the software is. As part of Veracode Verified, Locana can now demonstrate through a seal and provide an attestation letter from an industry leader that its Lemur Mobile GIS Solution application has undergone security testing as part of the development practice. Additionally, participating in the program ensures that its software meets a high standard of application security, reducing risk for the customer.
Organizations that have had their secure development practice validated, and their application accepted into the Standard Tier, have demonstrated that the following security gates have been implemented into their software development practice:
Locana Lemur provides an integrated, mobile solution that pulls together work order management and GIS, giving field workers a consistent set of tools and relevant data they need to do their job in a safe, efficient manner with incredible speed and performance, all while allowing both online and offline environments for the field.
“Locana has made secure software development a priority and a competitive advantage by adopting a mature application security program,” said Brian Roche, Chief Product Officer at Veracode. “In the face of the increasing cybersecurity skills gap, Veracode Verified provides value without straining limited security resources and allows organizations like Locana to quickly, effectively, and continuously reduce risk.”
“Locana is continuously enhancing Lemur to meet the needs of organizations seeking to achieve operational agility by bringing powerful geospatial capabilities to work management, assignment, tracking, and other capabilities of their field service solution,” said Jeff Haight, Locana Chief Executive Officer. “Lemur security is our utmost priority. From the start, we implement security in the development processes and then continuously undergo rigorous security testing. Earning Veracode Verified certification further indicates Lemur meets the highest standard of security, ensuring our clients are protected and secure.”
About Locana
Locana, a location and mapping technology company, provides software products and services that solve the world’s most pressing business, climate, and social challenges. With decades of experience, Locana is a global leader in both enterprise geospatial solutions and innovative applications using proprietary and open-source mapping technologies. By taking a location-first approach to problem solving, Locana builds, implements, and connects solutions for public and private clients, in a wide range of domains including: utilities, land and facility management, critical infrastructure, defense, conservation, international development, and technology, among others. With headquarters in Greenwood Village, Colo., the company also has major offices in Seattle and London. For further information, visit: www.locana.co or https://www.linkedin.com/company/locana-co/.
