🔐 Security Overview
Masetra implements a comprehensive security framework designed to protect sensitive pharmaceutical data while maintaining regulatory compliance. Our security approach follows industry best practices and meets the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical industry.
🛡️ Security Architecture
Defense in Depth Strategy
Masetra employs a multi-layered security approach:
Perimeter Security
- Firewall Protection: Network-level access control
- DDoS Protection: Distributed Denial of Service mitigation
- Intrusion Detection: Real-time threat monitoring
- Network Segmentation: Isolated network zones
Application Security
- Secure Coding Practices: OWASP-compliant development
- Input Validation: Comprehensive data validation
- Authentication Security: Multi-factor authentication
- Authorization Controls: Role-based access control
Data Security
- Encryption: AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit
- Data Masking: Sensitive data protection
- Access Logging: Comprehensive audit trails
- Backup Security: Encrypted backup storage
Zero Trust Security Model
- Never Trust, Always Verify: Continuous authentication
- Least Privilege: Minimal necessary access rights
- Micro-segmentation: Fine-grained network controls
- Continuous Monitoring: Real-time security assessment
🔑 Identity and Access Management
Authentication Systems
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Something You Know: Password authentication
- Something You Have: Hardware/software tokens
- Something You Are: Biometric authentication
- Adaptive Authentication: Risk-based authentication
Single Sign-On (SSO)
- SAML 2.0: Security Assertion Markup Language support
- OAuth 2.0: Industry-standard authorization framework
- OpenID Connect: Modern authentication protocol
- Enterprise Integration: Active Directory/LDAP integration
Authorization Framework
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Default Roles
- System Administrator: Full system access
- Quality Manager: Quality system oversight
- Department Head: Department-level management
- Quality Specialist: Quality process execution
- Standard User: Basic operational access
- Viewer: Read-only access
Custom Roles
- Permission Templates: Pre-defined permission sets
- Role Hierarchies: Inheritance and escalation rules
- Dynamic Permissions: Context-aware access control
- Time-based Access: Scheduled access restrictions
Session Management
- Secure Sessions: Encrypted session tokens
- Session Timeout: Automatic session expiration
- Concurrent Sessions: Session limit controls
- Session Monitoring: Real-time session tracking
🔒 Data Protection
Encryption Standards
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-256)
Data at Rest
- Database Encryption: Transparent data encryption
- File Encryption: Encrypted file storage
- Backup Encryption: Encrypted backup files
- Key Management: Hardware Security Module (HSM)
Data in Transit
- TLS 1.3: Transport Layer Security
- Certificate Management: Automated certificate renewal
- Perfect Forward Secrecy: Session key isolation
- Certificate Pinning: Certificate validation
Data Integrity
Ensuring Data Authenticity and Consistency
Hash Functions
- SHA-256: Secure hash algorithm for data integrity
- Digital Signatures: Cryptographic signature verification
- Checksum Validation: Data corruption detection
- Blockchain Integration: Immutable record chains (optional)
Audit Trails
- Immutable Logs: Non-modifiable audit records
- Chain of Custody: Complete data handling history
- Timestamp Authority: Trusted timestamping
- Digital Signatures: Audit trail authenticity
Data Privacy
Protecting Sensitive Information
Data Classification
- Public Data: Non-sensitive information
- Internal Data: Organization-internal information
- Confidential Data: Sensitive business information
- Restricted Data: Highly sensitive personal/health data
Privacy Controls
- Data Masking: Obfuscation of sensitive data
- Pseudonymization: Data anonymization techniques
- Consent Management: User consent tracking
- Data Minimization: Collection of only necessary data
🕵️ Threat Detection and Response
Security Monitoring
Continuous Security Surveillance
Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
- Network-based IDS: Network traffic analysis
- Host-based IDS: System-level monitoring
- Behavioral Analysis: Anomaly detection
- Signature-based Detection: Known threat identification
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Log Aggregation: Centralized log collection
- Real-time Analysis: Live threat detection
- Correlation Engine: Cross-system threat correlation
- Incident Response: Automated response workflows
Vulnerability Management
Proactive Security Assessment
Automated Scanning
- Static Analysis: Code vulnerability scanning
- Dynamic Analysis: Runtime vulnerability testing
- Dependency Scanning: Third-party library vulnerabilities
- Configuration Auditing: Security configuration review
Penetration Testing
- External Testing: Third-party security assessment
- Internal Testing: Internal security evaluation
- Social Engineering: Human factor testing
- Red Team Exercises: Advanced threat simulation
Incident Response
Rapid Security Incident Handling
Incident Response Plan
- Detection: Threat identification and classification
- Analysis: Impact assessment and threat analysis
- Containment: Threat isolation and damage limitation
- Eradication: Threat removal and system cleanup
- Recovery: System restoration and validation
- Lessons Learned: Post-incident analysis and improvement
Response Team
- Security Operations Center (SOC): 24/7 monitoring team
- Incident Response Team: Specialized response personnel
- Communication Plan: Stakeholder notification procedures
- Escalation Procedures: Management escalation protocols
🛠️ Security Operations
Access Control
Granular Access Management
Network Access Control
- Firewall Rules: Port and protocol restrictions
- VPN Access: Secure remote access
- Network Segmentation: Isolated network zones
- Device Control: Authorized device management
Application Access Control
- API Security: Rate limiting and authentication
- User Interface Security: Input validation and sanitization
- Database Access: Role-based database permissions
- File System Security: Directory and file permissions
Security Testing
Comprehensive Security Validation
Development Security
- Code Reviews: Manual security code review
- Automated Testing: Continuous security testing
- Security Training: Developer security education
- Threat Modeling: Proactive threat identification
Production Security
- Security Audits: Regular security assessments
- Compliance Testing: Regulatory compliance verification
- Performance Security: Security impact assessment
- Third-party Assessment: Vendor security evaluation
Business Continuity
Ensuring System Availability and Resilience
Disaster Recovery
- Backup Strategy: Regular automated backups
- Recovery Testing: Periodic recovery testing
- Geographic Redundancy: Multi-region deployment
- Recovery Time Objectives: Defined recovery targets
High Availability
- Load Balancing: Traffic distribution and failover
- Redundant Systems: Duplicate critical components
- Automatic Failover: Seamless system switching
- Performance Monitoring: Real-time system health
🔍 Compliance and Governance
Regulatory Compliance
Meeting Industry Security Standards
FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- Electronic Signatures: Compliant signature system
- Audit Trails: Comprehensive activity logging
- System Validation: Computer system validation
- Data Integrity: Secure data handling
ISO 27001
- Information Security Management: ISMS implementation
- Risk Assessment: Regular security risk evaluation
- Security Controls: Implemented security measures
- Continuous Improvement: Ongoing security enhancement
GDPR
- Data Protection: Personal data security
- Privacy Rights: Data subject rights fulfillment
- Breach Notification: Timely breach reporting
- Data Processing: Lawful data processing
Security Policies
Organizational Security Governance
Policy Framework
- Acceptable Use: System usage guidelines
- Password Policy: Password complexity requirements
- Remote Access: Secure remote work policies
- Incident Response: Security incident procedures
Training and Awareness
- Security Training: Regular security education
- Phishing Awareness: Social engineering protection
- Role-based Training: Position-specific security training
- Certification Programs: Professional security certifications
📊 Security Metrics and Reporting
Key Performance Indicators
Measuring Security Effectiveness
Security Metrics
- Vulnerability Count: Identified security vulnerabilities
- Patch Compliance: System update compliance rate
- Incident Response Time: Security incident resolution time
- Access Violations: Unauthorized access attempts
- Security Training Completion: Employee training completion
Compliance Metrics
- Audit Results: Internal and external audit scores
- Regulatory Compliance: Compliance status tracking
- Penetration Test Results: Security assessment outcomes
- Risk Assessment Scores: Current risk profile
Reporting and Dashboards
Real-time Security Visibility
Executive Dashboard
- Security Score: Overall security health indicator
- Risk Level: Current security risk assessment
- Incident Summary: Recent security incidents
- Compliance Status: Regulatory compliance status
Technical Dashboard
- System Health: Infrastructure security status
- Threat Intelligence: Current threat landscape
- Vulnerability Trends: Security vulnerability trends
- Access Patterns: User access behavior analysis
🛡️ Security Certifications and Standards
Industry Certifications
Third-party Security Validation
Cloud Security
- SOC 2 Type II: Security, availability, and confidentiality
- ISO 27001: Information security management
- PCI DSS: Payment card industry compliance
- HIPAA: Healthcare information protection
Development Standards
- OWASP ASVS: Application security verification
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework: US cybersecurity standards
- CIS Controls: Critical security controls
- CSA Security Guidance: Cloud security best practices
📞 Support
For security questions, contact info@masetra.com or call +256-760-927180.
Last updated: July 30, 2025