Cybersecurity audits in the Biotech sector: Protect your innovation with ESED Attack

The biotech sector is revolutionizing health, agriculture, and science with innovations that can change the world. But with great advancements come great risks, especially when it comes to cybersecurity. Critical information from clinical trials, intellectual property, and sensitive patient data has become the perfect target for cybercriminals and their cyberattacks.

In this context, cybersecurity audits are key to ensuring the protection of this data and preventing leaks, data theft, and attacks that could jeopardize the future of a biotechnology company.

At ESED, we are cybersecurity specialists for this sector. Our pentesting solution, ESED Attack, is designed to find security gaps that cybercriminals can use as entry points to launch their attacks.

Why are Biotech companies an attractive target for cybercriminals?

Biotech companies handle high-value digital assets, making them a prime target for cybercriminals. Some examples of the types of data they seek when attacking an organization in the sector include:

• Intellectual property and patents: Stealing research and scientific breakthroughs can give competitors or malicious actors an unfair market advantage.
  
  
• Patient data and clinical trials: Medical information is extremely sensitive and regulated by laws such as GDPR or HIPAA. Unauthorized access can lead to severe penalties and reputational damage.
  
  
• Ransomware attacks: Hackers lock systems and demand a ransom to recover data. This can paralyze a company and cause millions in losses.
  
  
• Vulnerable IoT infrastructures: Many biotech companies rely on connected devices (IoT) to monitor experiments and processes. Without proper protection, these devices can be an entry point for attacks.
  
  
• Supply chain at risk: An attack on a critical supplier can compromise the entire operation of a company.
  
  

What should a cybersecurity audit for Biotech companies include?

To ensure the protection of information and systems, a cybersecurity audit should cover several key areas:

1. Risk assessment and vulnerability analysis: Each biotech company has a different IT infrastructure. The audit should assess critical points and identify weaknesses in networks, servers, IoT devices, and software.
   
   
2. Penetration testing (Pentesting): Simulating real attacks helps discover security gaps before cybercriminals do. This is especially relevant in companies that handle sensitive databases.
   
   
3. Review of policies and procedures: Having up-to-date security policies aligned with regulations is essential. The audit reviews how access, permissions, and incident response protocols are managed.
   
   
4. Employee training and awareness: Human error is one of the main causes of cyberattacks. Training employees to identify threats like phishing and social engineering attacks is a key pillar of security.
   
   
5. Supply chain security assessment: Many companies rely on external suppliers for the development and manufacturing of their products. It is crucial to assess the security of these collaborations.
   
   
6. Regulatory compliance: The audit should ensure that the company complies with data protection and cybersecurity regulations, thus avoiding penalties and financial losses.

ESED Attack: Your strategic partner in cybersecurity

At ESED, we know that security in the biotech sector is not an option, but a necessity. Our ESED Attack service is designed to meet the specific needs of each company, offering:

• A team of cybersecurity experts with experience in the biotech sector.
• Advanced threat detection tools and incident response.
• Customized audits aligned with the regulatory and operational requirements of each company.
• Real attack simulations to evaluate system strength and reduce risks.
• Detailed action plans to improve security and prevent future attacks.

Protect your innovation with ESED Attack and prevent an attack from jeopardizing years of research and development.