Labordatenbank, a leading provider of laboratory software solutions, announces the successful completion of the 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 up by a ransomware attack on a competitor in the laboratory software sector. At the time, Thomas Traugott of Austrian lab Sinsoma reported a serious incident in which numerous customers of the hacked software vendor were the target of a cyberattack. This disturbing news served as a catalyst for Labordatenbank to launch a far-reaching initiative to improve data security.
The initiative
Over the next two years, Labordatenbank has developed an information security management system that includes a number of small and large measures - from technological improvements to employee handling of sensitive customer data.
Certification
ISO 27001 certification now officially confirms that Labordatenbank meets the highest standards in processing and securing customer information and other sensitive data. "Our customers entrust us with their most sacred data," says Konrad Wagner, Managing Director of Labordatenbank.
Further roadmap
Although the company has reached this important milestone, Labordatenbank emphasizes that there is still much to do. "ISO 27001 certification is an important step, but by no means an end goal. The cyber landscape is constantly changing, and we are determined to remain proactive and continuously improve our practices," Wagner said.
Background
Two years ago, on August 30, 2021, the company was shaken up by a ransomware attack on a competitor in the laboratory software sector. At the time, Thomas Traugott of Austrian lab Sinsoma reported a serious incident in which numerous customers of the hacked software vendor were the target of a cyberattack. This disturbing news served as a catalyst for Labordatenbank to launch a far-reaching initiative to improve data security.
The initiative
Over the next two years, Labordatenbank has developed an information security management system that includes a number of small and large measures - from technological improvements to employee handling of sensitive customer data.
Certification
ISO 27001 certification now officially confirms that Labordatenbank meets the highest standards in processing and securing customer information and other sensitive data. "Our customers entrust us with their most sacred data," says Konrad Wagner, Managing Director of Labordatenbank.
Further roadmap
Although the company has reached this important milestone, Labordatenbank emphasizes that there is still much to do. "ISO 27001 certification is an important step, but by no means an end goal. The cyber landscape is constantly changing, and we are determined to remain proactive and continuously improve our practices," Wagner said.
Source: Labordatenbank