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GDPR and Cybersecurity in Biotech: How to Protect Genetic & Health Data in the EU
As biotech and healthtech companies scale across borders, they face a central challenge: how to lawfully collect, store, and use ...

Kristina Romanenko
Jul 29, 202512 min read


ISO 27001 Compliance: Checklist & Guide for Biotech & HealthTech Companies
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.

Kristina Romanenko
Jul 10, 202511 min read


MDR Cybersecurity Compliance: Complete EU MDR/IVDR Compliance Guide & Checklist for Medical Devices
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.

Kristina Romanenko
May 28, 202512 min read


Is Our DNA in Safe Hands? What the Regeneron Acquisition of 23andMe Means for Security and Privacy
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.

Sekurno
May 24, 20254 min read


Understanding FDA Regulation and Cybersecurity Guidance for Software-Enabled Medical Devices
Learn how FDA regulation and cybersecurity guidance apply to software-enabled medical devices, from classification and submission to lifecycle risk management

Kristina Romanenko
May 21, 202512 min read


Building a Biotech Threat Model: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide & Example Case Study
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
Alex Rozn
May 20, 202517 min read


Why You Shouldn’t Trust “Top 10 Cybersecurity Companies” Lists
Most "Top 10" security lists are marketing fluff. Here’s how vendors game the system, and what smarter buyers should actually look for when choosing a partner.
Demyd Maiornykov
May 3, 20256 min read


HIPAA Compliance Checklist (Self-Assessment Guide)
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.

Kristina Romanenko
May 2, 20256 min read


The 23andMe Breach: Anatomy, Impact, and Lessons for Genomic Security (Deep Dive)
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.
Demyd Maiornykov
Apr 7, 202511 min read


From Startup to Scale-Up: When Biotech Companies Must Take Security & Compliance Seriously
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.

Kristina Romanenko
Apr 7, 20259 min read


Cloud Security for Biotech: The Biggest Misconfigurations Putting Your Data at Risk
Modern biotech startups increasingly rely on cloud infrastructure to power genomic data analysis and deliver applications to users....
Alex Rozn
Mar 29, 202523 min read


Penetration Testing for Biotech: Simulating a Cyberattack on Your Genomic Data
Discover how biotech and genomics firms can safeguard sensitive data by simulating cyberattacks on cloud systems, DNA databases & AI models
Alex Rozn
Mar 24, 20256 min read


A Definitive Guide to Mobile App Pentesting
Learn how to secure mobile applications against real-world threats. Our definitive guide to mobile pentesting covers essential tools, methodologies, common vulnerabilities, and best practices for iOS and Android security testing.

Sekurno
Jan 16, 202513 min read


The Biggest Cyber Breaches and Hacks of 2024: What We Learned
The Biggest Cyber Breaches and Hacks of 2024: What We Learned
from Microsoft Cloud, MOVEit, Clorox, SSA, MGM Resorts, LassPass and others

Sekurno
Jan 7, 20257 min read


Blackbox Pentesting Explained: From Reconnaissance to Exploitation
The lifecycle of black-box pentesting, from reconnaissance to reporting, showing how each phase builds on the last to expose vulnerabilities

Sekurno
Dec 18, 202415 min read


Securing Your Node.js Application: A Comprehensive Guide
In today's digital landscape, securing your Node.js apps is paramount. This guide provides key concepts & practices aligned with OWASP WSTG
Alex Rozn
Nov 15, 202411 min read


Compliance Automation: Silver Bullet for Security or Just a Myth?
Discover the pros and cons of compliance automation, debunk myths, and see who benefits from more efficient, scalable compliance solutions.

Sekurno
Nov 6, 202419 min read


How to Effectively Assess the Security of Your Applications
Why would you want to know the current state of application security in your organization? There may be several reasons: You want to...
Alex Rozn
Oct 7, 20245 min read


A Definitive Guide to API Pentesting
APIs are the glue of modern applications and the place most attackers aim first. At Sekurno we combine hands-on adversary techniques with rigorous methodology to find the flaws that matter. Read on for practical testing strategies, common pitfalls, and clear mitigations you can action today. If you are a beginner, this material introduces the perfect way to start your journey into the pentesting world. If you're a seasoned pro with years of experience in different cybersecuri

Sekurno
Oct 1, 202412 min read


Navigating Cybersecurity Compliance: A Definitive Guide
Master the essentials of cybersecurity compliance with our definitive guide. Learn how to navigate complex frameworks like SOC 2, PCI DSS, NIST, HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR, and ISO 27001, avoid common pitfalls, and build a security program that drives trust and resilience.

Kristina Romanenko
Sep 25, 202413 min read
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