Cloud security in a bioanalytical world: considerations for use of third-party cloud services for bioanalysis.

While using the cloud environment for various functions has become commonplace, relatively little attention has been given to considerations for the use of third-party cloud services for regulated bioanalytical workflow and data management. Little guidance has been provided as to how to utilize the cloud to support bioanalytical activities. It can be intimidating when considering how to go about using cloud services for data acquisition, but there are some general ideas to keep in mind when evaluating ways to accommodate regulated bioanalysis online. Determining how to incorporate the use of cloud storage with data that are generated from regulated bioanalytical analysis is an important step in maintaining the security of the data.

Cloud solutions for GxP laboratories: considerations for data storage.

Challenges for data storage during drug development have become increasingly complex as the pharmaceutical industry expands in an environment that requires on-demand availability of data and resources for users across the globe. While the efficiency and relative low cost of cloud services have become increasingly attractive, hesitancy toward the use of cloud services has decreased and there has been a significant shift toward real-world implementation. Within GxP laboratories, the considerations for cloud storage of data include data integrity and security, as well as access control and usage for users around the globe. In this review, challenges and considerations when using cloud storage options for the storage of laboratory-based GxP data are discussed and best practices are defined.