CISOs, Are You Ready For Cyber Threats In Biotech?
HelpNet Security, Monday, June 9th, 2025
The threat landscape in the bioeconomy is different from what most CISOs are used to. It includes traditional risks like data breaches, but the consequences are more complex.
A compromise of genomic databases, for example, does not just expose personal health data. It can also leak proprietary genetic sequences that represent years of research and investment. These are not just privacy violations; they are breaches that can cripple a business's future R&D pipeline. One example is the breach at 23andMe, where attackers accessed genetic data of millions of users through credential stuffing.