Labordatenbank, a leading provider of laboratory software solutions, announces the successful completion of its ISO 27001 audit, an internationally recognized standard for information security management. This makes Labordatenbank the first SaaS LIMS in the German-speaking world to achieve this certification.
Background
Two years ago, on August 30, 2021, the company was shaken by a ransomware attack on a competitor in the laboratory software sector. Thomas Traugott of the Austrian laboratory Sinsoma reported at the time on a serious incident in which numerous customers of the hacked software provider became the target of a cyberattack. This alarming news served as a catalyst for launching Labordatenbank, a far-reaching initiative to improve data security.
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" Initiative Over the next two years, Labordatenbank developed an information security management system that includes a range of measures, both large and small—from technological improvements to guidelines for employees handling sensitive customer data.
Certification The ISO 27001 certification now officially confirms that Labordatenbank meets the highest standards for processing and securing customer information and other sensitive data. “Our customers entrust us with their most sensitive data,” said Konrad Wagner, Managing Director of Labordatenbank.
’s Next Steps Although the company has reached this important milestone, Labordatenbank emphasizes that there is still much work to be done. “ISO 27001 certification is an important step, but by no means the end goal. The cybersecurity landscape is constantly changing, and we are firmly committed to remaining proactive and continuously improving our practices,” said Wagner.
Background
On August 30, 2021, the company was shaken by a ransomware attack on a competitor in the laboratory software sector. Thomas Traugott of the Austrian laboratory Sinsoma reported at the time on a serious incident in which numerous customers of the hacked software provider became the target of a cyberattack. This alarming news served as a catalyst for launching Labordatenbank, a far-reaching initiative to improve data security.
The "
" Initiative Over the next two years, Labordatenbank developed an information security management system that includes a range of measures, both large and small—from technological improvements to guidelines for employees handling sensitive customer data.
Certification The ISO 27001 certification now officially confirms that Labordatenbank meets the highest standards for processing and securing customer information and other sensitive data. “Our customers entrust us with their most sensitive data,” said Konrad Wagner, Managing Director of Labordatenbank.
’s Next Steps Although the company has reached this important milestone, Labordatenbank emphasizes that there is still much work to be done. “ISO 27001 certification is an important step, but by no means an end goal. The cyber landscape is constantly changing, and we are firmly committed to remaining proactive and continuously improving our practices,” said Wagner.
Source: Labordatenbank