Your Data, Our Priority: Upholding the Highest Standards in Information Security
In bioinformatics, handling sensitive biological and clinical data is not just a technical responsibility — it’s a matter of trust. Partnering with a company that prioritizes information security is essential to safeguard your data and confidential information from loss, misuse, or exposure. At Genevia Technologies, we are proud to take the next step in our ongoing commitment to data security: pursuing ISO 27001 certification. Why does this milestone matter for our clients? The members of our certification team, CFO Dr. Klaus Breitholtz and CTO Dr. Henry Barton, share their perspectives.
Raising the Bar for Data Security: Our Journey to ISO 27001 Certification
ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized standard for information security management. It provides a framework for protecting sensitive information, managing risks, and continually improving data protection practices. In fields like bioinformatics, where data confidentiality, integrity, and availability are critical, having a robust information security system is simply not optional.
In an era when a single data leak can cause irreparable damage, choosing a certified, security-conscious partner is an investment in protecting your work and your reputation. In biomedical research, data security is something that everyone is concerned about when using external service providers.
As one of our clients, Professor Michaela Lucas, puts it:
“Data safety and security are obviously paramount for Genevia, and they're dedicated to this aspect of their work. Consequently, I feel more secure compared to certain previous collaborations where data was exchanged via emails and file attachments.”
Information security has been our top priority from the very beginning. After more than a decade of experience working with sensitive data, we are still continuously seeking ways to improve our practices and processes to exceed our clients’ expectations in this area. With a growing team, this means formalizing and documenting a wide range of processes to comply with the ISO 27001 information security certification.
"When there were five of us, we simply knew what everyone was doing, and informal processes were sufficient. Now that we’re over 25 people, we have to ensure everyone follows the same guidelines and find ways to minimize all types of risks – however small", Dr. Breitholtz explains.
What Does ISO 27001 Mean for Our Clients?
The certification process has confirmed that many of our existing practices were already strong, but we have also found ways to help us further improve the level of information security as we grow as a company. Today, our computing resources are more resilient, minimizing disruptions or delays even when unexpected issues arise. Data transfers have become easier and clearer, supported by improved guidelines and documentation. Additionally, we are now better equipped to advise our clients on best practices for handling their data securely.
In short, ISO 27001 certification brings multiple benefits to our clients:
- Stronger data protection: Your data is handled under strict security protocols.
- Clearer processes: Well-documented and transparent ways to transfer, store, and share data.
- Reduced risk: Avoid the hidden dangers of working with individuals or providers who may not prioritize or understand information security.
As Dr. Breitholtz puts it:
"There are many bioinformatics providers and freelancers out there, but they are not necessarily specialists in data security and may not always consider the information security side of things. The certification is an assurance of a highcertain level of information security — and that also means things are easier and more reliable for the clients."
Dr. Barton adds:
"Some people are quite lax about actually checking or worrying about things related to information security, but it should be important to everyone. The certificate is one way to give our clients peace of mind that we're conforming to a certain standard — rather than just hoping that we are. It shows that we are investing in taking care of their data to a recognized quality level."
Achieving ISO 27001 is not the end — it’s a foundation. The certification requires continuous monitoring, regular audits, and ongoing improvements. We're committed to maintaining and building upon this standard as our company and services evolve.
In conclusion, your data's security isn’t just important to us — it’s fundamental. When you partner with Genevia Technologies, you are choosing a bioinformatics team that treats your data with the best care, diligence, and professionalism it deserves.
Learn more about the ISO 27001 standard.
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