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Cloud Concepts - Cyber Security and Blockchain
Cloud Concepts - Cyber Security and Blockchain
Cloud Concepts - Cyber Security and Blockchain
The cloud is the future and the future is now. But is the cloud a safe place for pharmaceutical companies to operate? Or is it best to continue hosting and operating software technology solutions on an organizations own, on-premise infrastructure? This session will explore the pros and cons of cloud-based computing. Attendees will gain an understanding of what "the cloud" is and how it's both different, and similar, in comparison to software solutions that run on company owned servers. Data concerns will also be addressed and aspects of regulatory compliance will be explored and answers on how one can comply will provided. If already operating in the cloud, attendees will be gain insight on how they can assess their own company's cloud platform, and take proactive measures to resolve any vulnerabilities. This session will also explore the concept of a distributed ledger that is accepted as the truth by the majority of participants in a network that can change the way we manage, verify, and trust data. Eliminating a central authority (i.e., a database or centrally managed cloud environment) removes our reliance on a single system of record, as well as the vulnerability of being able to alter the truth. Blockchain is a foundational technology based on the concepts of distributed computing. Its primary use in industry to date has been through the bitcoin network, however, the application of Blockchain to healthcare and life sciences is actively being explored. The basics of how the blockchain functions and its potential impact on pharmaceutical manufacturing and data integrity as it relates to ALCOA+ will be discussed.

Speakers
Stephen R. Ferrell: Stephen Ferrell is a Certified Information Systems Auditor with over 15 years of progressive IT experience, with emphasis on Computer System & Software Compliance, QA Auditing, and Quality Strategies. He is currently responsible for the Governance, Risk and Compliance Group at ByteGrid.

James Canterbury: James Canterbury is a Senior Manager helping lead Ernst & Young’s Risk Advisory practice with a focus on regulatory Quality & Compliance. He helps clients manage risks within validated IT environments associated with organizational transformations or in response to adverse events. In this role he focuses on the development of measurable, efficient processes and has experience in IT Risk and Assurance, IT implementation, and user requirements gathering/rationalization for global enterprises. James also focuses on emerging technologies, specifically blockchain, and how they will impact data management processes within regulated environments. He has 14 years of experience helping Life Sciences companies find innovative solutions to the challenges created by operating in a highly regulated industry. He has managed projects that span from interpreting FDA regulations to privacy & security to financial controls and is dedicated to understanding the complex and integrated role that compliance plays within business. James holds a BS Industrial Engineering from Penn State University and is a Certified Information Systems Auditor.

Steven Thompson Steve Thompson has a B.S. in Computer Information Systems, 1986, is a published author, and has presented at several industry associations on various topics. For two decades Mr. Thompson has been in Life Sciences working for Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Medical Device companies. He is a PDA certified computer systems auditor and has been a lead auditor on hundreds of audits world-wide. Mr. Thompson was the Director of Regulated Information Systems at Amgen where he was responsible for all regulated systems (over 1,000). He has GxP experience in addition to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and HIPAA. Currently Mr. Thompson is Senior Manager of Professional Services, ValGenesis, Inc. In this capacity he assists customers in deploying a Software as a Service (SaaS) automated validation solution.
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The cloud is the future and the future is now. But is the cloud a safe place for pharmaceutical companies to operate? Or is it best to continue hosting and operating software technology solutions on an organization own, on-premise infrastructure? This session will explore the pros and cons of cloud-based computing. Attendees will gain an understanding of what "the cloud" is and how it's both different, and similar, in comparison to software solutions that run on company owned servers.

 

This self-paced, pre-recorded course includes a downloadable presentation for note-taking, engaging graphics, links to regulatory information, assessments to measure your comprehension and the ability to start and stop at any time, beginning where you left off.

ISPE CEUs are provided once you achieve an 80% passing grade and complete the evaluation as required.

Approximate Course Duration: 60 minutes (this is a self-paced course)

*NOTE* You will have 5 calendar days to access and complete this course from time of purchase.

ISPE CEUs: .10 ISPE CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of grading requirements

Member Price: $ 49.00
Non Member Price: $ 149.00
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