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The Importance of Data Security in Life Science IT Support

In today’s digital age, data security has become a critical concern for organisations across all industries, especially in the life sciences and biotech sector. As the reliance on technology and data-driven processes continues to grow, protecting sensitive information has become paramount. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of data security in life […]

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PRIVACY

Does your company have a Chief Privacy Officer?

A Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) is a senior executive responsible for developing and implementing an organization's privacy policies and strategies.

PRIVACY

Does your company have a publicly available Privacy Policy?

A publicly available privacy policy is a statement of how an organization collects, uses, and protects the personal information of its customers.

NETWORK SECURITY

Does your company use up-to-date firewalls?

An up-to-date firewall is a security system that monitors and controls network traffic and is configured with the latest updates to protect against emerging threats.

NETWORK SECURITY

Does your company use multifactor authentication (MFA) for remote system access or any access that connects to networks with cardholder data?

MFA, also called two-factor authentication or 2FA, requires users to provide two or more forms of identification before granting access to a system.

NETWORK SECURITY

Does your company enforce minimum password complexity requirements?

For example, minimum password length, character requirements, or rules about uniqueness.

NETWORK SECURITY

Does your company engage in regular periodic penetration testing to determine vulnerabilities?

Penetration testing, also known as "white hat" hacking, uses simulated attacks to identify system vulnerabilities. It is recommended to be conducted at least annually.

NETWORK SECURITY

Does your company use Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) tools to monitor your systems and networks?

EDR technology monitors and responds to cyber threats at endpoints like laptops, desktops, and mobile devices, using advanced analytics and machine learning.

STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE

Does your company require annual Security Awareness Training for all employees?

Security Awareness Training is education provided to staff about cybersecurity risks.

STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE

Does your company maintain an inventory of sensitive data?

Sensitive data includes cardholder data (e.g., credit card numbers, PINs, CVV), passwords, addresses, email addresses, dates of birth, and personally identifiable information (e.g., biometric or health information).

STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE

Does your company use end-to-end encryption when transmitting cardholder data?

End-to-end encryption is a security measure that protects cardholder data by encoding it at the point of origin and decoding it only at the intended destination, preventing unauthorized access during transmission.

STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE

Does your company conduct annual audits to verify compliance with formal Information Security Policies?

Audits refer to the process of reviewing and evaluating security controls and practices against established policies to ensure they are being followed correctly.

STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE

Does your company maintain and enforce policies that require minimum security controls from third-party vendors?

Vendor controls include, but are not limited to, policies that specify minimum vendor security standards, periodic review of vendor access rights, prompt revocation of unneeded vendor rights, and logging and monitoring vendor access to the company's system.

LAPTOP AND MOBILE DEVICES

Does your company enforce a policy of privileged access management?

Privileged access management is controlling and monitoring access to critical systems by "privileged users" such as system administrators and IT personnel.

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Does your company require the use of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for remote system access?

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