Using E-Workflows and the Concepts of Manufacturing in Life Sciences to Streamline OT Cybersecurity Procedures

Effective cybersecurity programs rely on robust documentation. Establishing clear policies, standards, and procedures is crucial. Drawing upon principles from validated manufacturing processes in the life sciences – specifically repeatability, accountability, and audibility – we can leverage electronic workflows to transform cybersecurity procedures into a readily manageable format. This transition enables rapid identification of inefficiencies within existing processes and provides essential oversight to guarantee critical tasks are executed correctly by the appropriate personnel, with readily accessible records of completion. Further integration with existing systems can eliminate manual steps, significantly reducing the workload for information security and technology teams.