Our Commitment to Security for the Life Sciences Industry
Updated: June 22, 2004
In the life sciences industry, information security is a serious issue. Organizations must protect sensitive research data and proprietary product information. New ways must be found to secure information over potentially vulnerable networks.
Microsoft is committed to helping life sciences organizations get secure and stay secure in several ways. Microsoft can help organizations reduce system vulnerabilities through perimeter and host defense systems. The company can assist in the deployment of the latest relevant security patches. Microsoft also offers new technologies for managing digital identities that reduce security risks while lowering IT costs.
More About Microsoft and Its Commitment to Security:
See How a Microsoft Solution Keeps Sensitive Information Secure:
Merck & Co.
During clinical trials, Merck exchanges sensitive information with participating study physicians. This poses a security challenge because Merck must protect the confidentiality of the information during transmission and after it is in the possession of physicians. In the past, Merck delivered hardcopy documents via express couriers to physicians, but had no way to guarantee the security of the information once it was delivered. Today, Merck uses Microsoft Windows Rights Management Services for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 to ensure documents continue to be protected even after they are delivered.
Microsoft Executive Circle Webcasts on Security Issues:
Monthly Update from the Microsoft Vice President for Security
Mike Nash, Microsoft vice president for security, provides the latest details on the company's security enhancements. He focuses on the key areas of isolation and resiliency, updating, authentication, and control.
Securing a Wireless Network
Mike Nash, Microsoft vice president for security, details the company's progress in improving security, and he offers insights into the best practices Microsoft uses to secure its own wireless network.
Security solutions from Microsoft Partners
These featured partners offer security solutions built on the Microsoft platform:
HP
(800) 752-0900
HP provides innovative technology, IT services and partnerships to enable healthcare organizations to improve the quality of care they deliver. HP servers, storage and services enable Healthcare organizations investing in Medical Imaging and PACS Solutions to meet the growing demand for fast, scalable, secure access to diagnostic images, reports and exam results throughout the healthcare enterprise.
Infosys Technologies Ltd
USA: (510) 742-3000
U.K: +44 20 7715 3300
Infosys Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: INFY) provides consulting and IT services to clients globally — as partners to conceptualize and realize technology driven business transformation initiatives. With over 36,000 employees worldwide, we leverage our Global Delivery Model (GDM) to help our customers “Improve their odds with Infosys’ Predictability”.
Infosys is one of the top “Managed GSI (Global System Integrators)” partners of Microsoft achieving almost 100% YOY growth through joint engagements. Our alliance is built around a shared mission to lower the cost of technology ownership and enhance the value realized by clients from their technology investments. The alliance brings together Infosys' proven solution development expertise with the scalability and reliability of Microsoft's platform to enable the delivery of robust, cost-effective e-business solutions to customers.
