Cybersecurity Readiness Checklist: Innovation Safeguard Self-Assessment for Life Science Firms
Executive Summary
How prepared is your life sciences organization to defend against cyber threats? This self-assessment checklist helps executives quickly evaluate cybersecurity readiness across the domains most critical to research-driven organizations.
From IP protection and data governance to incident response and vendor security, this checklist covers the essential controls that determine whether your innovation is safeguarded or exposed.
Designed for rapid self-assessment, each item maps to specific risk areas common in life sciences — helping you identify gaps and prioritize improvements before threats materialize.
Download the full PDF for the complete analysis, frameworks, and implementation guidance.
Key Takeaways
- Rapid self-assessment covering IP protection, data governance, and access controls
- Research environment security evaluation including lab systems and collaboration tools
- Incident response readiness scoring for life sciences-specific threat scenarios
- Vendor and supply chain security assessment for CROs, CMOs, and technology partners
- Employee security awareness evaluation tailored to research and clinical staff
- Scoring guide with recommended actions for each maturity level
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