Ethical hacking applied to the pharmaceutical sector

At ESED, as a company specialized in cybersecurity, especially in the healthcare sector, we want to discuss some of the ethical hacking techniques we use in the pharmaceutical sector to ensure the security of their information and prevent data leaks.

Pharmaceutical companies deal with data considered sensitive: formulas, trials, medication data, etc., which, if disclosed, can be used for illicit purposes and jeopardize the population. That's why their investment in cybersecurity is almost obligatory.

At ESED, to provide such security to our clients in the sector, we employ advanced ethical hacking techniques, which we explain below.

Advanced ethical hacking practices for the pharmaceutical sector

Specific computer security strategies and methodologies

We design strategies and apply methodologies tailored to the needs of each organization. Pharmaceutical companies typically have their own computer security strategy; however, sometimes it is so demanding and extreme that it hinders the work of the staff, making processes less efficient and slower. What we do is adapt the cybersecurity strategy and methodology to the organization's actual needs. Cybersecurity can be guaranteed while working in an agile and efficient manner.

Regular audits and ongoing cybersecurity validation

We conduct regular audits while simultaneously performing ongoing cybersecurity validation using ethical hacking techniques that allow us to identify and address potential security gaps, which could become entry points for malware.

Cyberattacks are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated. That's why updated solutions are needed to avoid using outdated techniques.

System monitoring to detect new threats

We periodically monitor the systems to detect new threats. Zero-day attacks, new vulnerabilities, outdated cybersecurity solutions, outdated systems, weaknesses in the IT infrastructure... are some of the elements we monitor to strengthen the protection systems of pharmaceutical companies.

Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)

We implement Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) to protect systems and their data. Unlike traditional firewalls that rely on pre-established rules to block unwanted traffic, NGFWs are designed to use advanced technologies such as deep packet inspection, intrusion detection, and behavior analysis to proactively identify and block emerging threats.

This allows them to continuously learn from new threats and update themselves accordingly.

Antivirus solutions with XDR technologies

We offer Endpoint systems with XDR technology and MDR capabilities. This means that this antivirus has the ability to exchange information and data with other systems, such as anti-phishing solutions, to enhance protection and decision-making.

We implement anti-phishing solutions

We deploy a system that modifies the email reception flow to ensure that only emails filtered by our system are accepted, rejecting any direct attempts to send to the emails we want to protect. All emails reaching the user have been pre-filtered.

This is a way to detect phishing attacks early and prevent them from reaching the recipient's inbox.

Advanced backup solution

We offer backup services designed to withstand next-generation attacks and ensure that, in case of a disaster, information can be recovered. This solution is developed to prevent cybercriminals from encrypting the backup data as well.

For companies that already have their own backup solution, we evaluate them to ensure they fulfill this function. If they don't, we design one from scratch.

Effective password management

We implement tools for secure credential management so that the organization can centralize, share, and have control over credentials for various services used with their team. This is a way to ensure that when an employee leaves the pharmaceutical company, they cannot access the organization's systems again.

If you have issues with your company's cybersecurity strategy, don't hesitate to talk to us. You can request a meeting at the following link, so you can get to know us and see if we are a good fit for you. For us, sharing goals is essential for a healthy and long-lasting relationship.