Presentation Profile
Records and Security
Currently Scheduled: 10/15/2025 - 12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Room: Hibiscus
Main Author
Jeanne Mensingh - Labtopia, Inc.
Abstract:
In any industry, laboratory records must be secure, accessible, and defensible to meet stringent regulatory, operational, and client requirements. Classifying Records for Integrity and (Cyber)Security presents a practical approach to identifying and protecting critical laboratory data—from paper logbooks to digital spreadsheets, instrument outputs, and hybrid systems. This session explores the importance of proper data classification, traceability, and validation to ensure record integrity throughout the data lifecycle. Attendees will learn how to address common vulnerabilities such as data corruption, unvalidated macros, disconnected instruments, and inadequate backup protocols. Emphasis is placed on cyber-resilience, human-readable formatting, system access controls, and differentiating between data integrity and data security. As laboratories evolve with cloud platforms and increased automation, this presentation provides the tools and strategies needed to build trust, ensure defensibility, and prepare for audits or incidents in today’s regulated environments.
