local COMSEC management software (LCMS)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CYB-002497",
  "term": "local COMSEC management software (LCMS)",
  "field": "Cybersecurity",
  "definition": "Application-level software on the local management device (LMD) that provides for the management of key, physical COMSEC materials, non-cryptographic services, and communications. Through a graphical interface, the LCMS automates the functions of the COMSEC Account Manager, including accounting, auditing, distribution, ordering, and production. Programs and systems that have specialized key management requirements have software shell programs (known as user applications software (UAS)) that run on the LMD with the LCMS software to provide custom functionality.",
  "abbreviation": "LCMS",
  "references": [
    "CNSSI 4009-2022 from CNSSI 4005",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/local-comsec-management-software-lcms/"
}