Cyberbiosecurity Implications for the Laboratory of the Future

Area of Science:

• Cyberbiosecurity
• Life Sciences
• Digital Transformation

Background:

• Modern life is increasingly reliant on cyber (computer, network, IT, virtual reality) technologies.
• Individuals and society are unprepared for the vulnerabilities introduced by these cybertechnologies.
• Cyber vulnerabilities pose significant risks to individuals, organizations, governments, and economies.

Purpose of the Study:

• Identify current cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the life science enterprise.
• Discuss risks posed by these vulnerabilities to laboratory workers, communities, and the environment.
• Explore cyberbiosecurity benefits of future laboratory innovations.

Main Methods:

• Review of current cybersecurity vulnerabilities in life science settings.
• Analysis of risks associated with cybertechnologies in laboratories.
• Consideration of future innovations and their cyberbiosecurity implications.

Main Results:

• Life science enterprises face numerous cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
• These vulnerabilities present risks to laboratory personnel, the public, and the environment.
• Future innovations offer potential cyberbiosecurity benefits.

Conclusions:

• Cyberbiosecurity challenges are manageable with thoughtful design and user awareness.
• Collaboration between equipment designers, software developers, and end-users is crucial.
• Protecting data and adopting a cyberbiosecurity perspective minimizes risks for all stakeholders.