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As biology becomes increasingly digital, the line between cybersecurity and biosecurity is disappearing. From genomic databases and lab automation to AI-designed proteins, the digital infrastructure of biology is under threat. This guide explains what cyberbiosecurity is, why it matters for biotech and healthtech, and how organizations can secure genomic data, lab systems, and AI pipelines against emerging cyber risks.

Learn how to build secure GenAI architectures in HealthTech. Avoid HIPAA/GDPR pitfalls with identity, data, and compliance guardrails.

Discover what we learned analyzing 50 biotech companies in 2025 — including critical cybersecurity risks like insecure APIs, leaked credentials, and misconfigured environments. This report highlights real-world threats to genomic data, HIPAA/GDPR compliance, and patient trust, with practical steps for biotech and healthtech teams to improve their security posture.

As biotech and healthtech companies scale across borders, they face a central challenge: how to lawfully collect, store, and use ...

Biotech companies are under pressure to prove strong data security and compliance. This practical ISO 27001 guide and checklist outlines what biotech firms need to know in 2025 — from protecting IP and clinical data to choosing the right auditor and reducing risk.

Navigating MDR cybersecurity compliance under the EU’s new medical and in vitro diagnostic regulations can be complex. This in-depth guide helps device manufacturers understand and implement the cybersecurity requirements of EU MDR (2017/745) and IVDR (2017/746) — from secure-by-design principles to post-market surveillance and CE certification. If you're building or selling connected medical devices or software in Europe, this is essential reading.

When Regeneron announced its $256 million acquisition of 23andMe, most headlines focused on drug discovery potential. But beneath the surface lies a deeper concern: the fate of 15 million genetic profiles. At Sekurno, we unpack the post-acquisition security risks, Regeneron’s breach history, and why compliance alone isn’t enough to protect the world’s most personal data—your DNA.

Learn how FDA regulation and cybersecurity guidance apply to software-enabled medical devices, from classification and submission to lifecycle risk management

Explore a real-world threat modeling example for a genomics platform using MITRE’s playbook, C4 diagrams, and STRIDE. A practical guide for healthtech and biotech security teams

Simplify HIPAA compliance with our Self-Assessment Guide. Quickly identify gaps, understand key requirements, and take actionable steps to strengthen your data security and meet regulatory standards. Ideal for startups, biotech, healthtech, and healthcare companies.

Explore the anatomy of the 23andMe data breach, its impact on genomic privacy, and critical lessons for biotech security. This deep dive reveals how sensitive genetic data was compromised and what organizations must do to strengthen defenses.

Discover why scaling biotech companies must prioritize security and compliance. Learn when regulatory triggers like HIPAA, GDPR, and FDA guidelines come into play — and how proactive cybersecurity strengthens growth and partnerships.

Modern biotech startups  increasingly rely on cloud infrastructure  to power genomic data analysis  and deliver applications to users....

Discover how biotech and genomics firms can safeguard sensitive data by simulating cyberattacks on cloud systems, DNA databases & AI models