1. In Vivo
  2. >>Leadership

Hack Attack: Biopharma Cyber Chiefs Fight Back

 
• By William Looney

The threat of cyberattacks on biopharma’s extensive information assets is moving to the top of the list of business risks confronting senior C-suite management. In Vivo’s Roundtable panel of leading biopharma CISOs reviews what to do and what it will take to convince others in senior management to buy into a challenge that still remains largely below the surface.

Cyber Security_1200x675

As an information-rich industry, biopharma faces a growing threat to the integrity of the data it holds on patients, products and research. The threat stems from a disruptive new wave of tech-inspired cyberattacks originating from unfriendly governments; organized crime syndicates; opportunistic, networked groups and individuals, sometimes from within the company itself; and anti-business “hacktivists” with political or policy grievances. Last month’s WannaCry ransomed malware attack on major businesses and public institutions in 150 countries – including the UK National Health Service – demonstrates the growing technological sophistication and geographic reach of this emerging, still murky community of cyber rogues. (Also see "WannaCry Cybersecurity Alert Shows Medtech Software Must Look Beyond Quick Fixes" - In Vivo, 18 May, 2017.)

Read the full article – start your free trial today!

Join thousands of industry professionals who rely on In Vivo for daily insights

  • Start your 7-day free trial
  • Explore trusted news, analysis, and insights
  • Access comprehensive global coverage
  • Enjoy instant access – no credit card required
Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber?

More from Leadership

Rising Leaders 2025: Christina Ziegenberg On Keeping Medtechs Competitive And MDR Compliant

 
• By Ashley Yeo

Good medical device regulation brings balance and builds bridges between healthcare stakeholders. It also accords equal priority to innovation and patient safety. A zero-risk policy cannot achieve these goals, says Christina Ziegenberg, BVMed’s head of regulatory affairs of six years.

Podcast: Ochre Bio’s Approach To Precision Medicine In Liver Treatment

 
• By David Wild

Ochre Bio co-founder and CSO Quin Wills spoke with In Vivo about the UK-based company's novel approach to finding RNA therapies for chronic liver disease.

Richard DiMarchi On The GLP-1 Revolution: An Overnight Success After 40 Years

 
• By Andrew Warmington

As GLP-1 agonists surge to blockbuster status transforming diabetes and obesity treatment, Richard DiMarchi, the pioneering scientist behind their development, recounts the inside story of the drug class in a fireside chat.

Rising Leaders 2025: João Ribas On Building At The Intersection Of Science And Business

 
• By Jo Shorthouse

João Ribas combines scientific expertise with venture capital at Novo Holdings, applying his dual background to develop biotech investments that connect academic research with commercial opportunity.

More from In Vivo

Podcast: Ochre Bio’s Approach To Precision Medicine In Liver Treatment

 
• By David Wild

Ochre Bio co-founder and CSO Quin Wills spoke with In Vivo about the UK-based company's novel approach to finding RNA therapies for chronic liver disease.

Richard DiMarchi On The GLP-1 Revolution: An Overnight Success After 40 Years

 
• By Andrew Warmington

As GLP-1 agonists surge to blockbuster status transforming diabetes and obesity treatment, Richard DiMarchi, the pioneering scientist behind their development, recounts the inside story of the drug class in a fireside chat.

Rising Leaders 2025: João Ribas On Building At The Intersection Of Science And Business

 
• By Jo Shorthouse

João Ribas combines scientific expertise with venture capital at Novo Holdings, applying his dual background to develop biotech investments that connect academic research with commercial opportunity.