COURSE OVERVIEW:

The meaning of this course lies in the successful navigation of the technological shift toward decentralized, cloud-hosted laboratory operations. Digital transformation is more than a software upgrade; it is a fundamental reimagining of how scientific data is generated, protected, and shared across global networks. This course provides the advanced competencies required to lead a laboratory through the complexities of cloud migration while fortifying the facility against modern cyber threats.

The scope of the training focuses on the unique intersection of Cloud LIMS architecture and cybersecurity resilience. It addresses the technical nuances of multi-tenant versus single-tenant environments, the management of application programming interfaces (APIs), and the security of data flowing from physical instruments to the cloud. Participants will explore the shared responsibility model, learning how to audit cloud service providers and implement local security layers that complement the provider’s defenses.

The coverage includes a detailed investigation into identity management, data encryption, and the creation of a "Zero Trust" laboratory network. The course emphasizes the practical implementation of disaster recovery in the cloud and the validation of software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms in regulated industries. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to manage a digitally transformed lab that is both highly agile and impenetrable to digital disruption.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Design a digital transformation strategy for the analytical laboratory.
• Evaluate the security posture of Cloud LIMS service providers.
• Implement a "Zero Trust" architecture for laboratory data access.
• Manage the migration of legacy data to cloud-based repositories.
• Configure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for scientific platforms.
• Validate SaaS LIMS solutions according to international regulations.
• Encrypt sensitive scientific data using advanced management keys.
• Create a cyber-incident response plan for cloud-hosted lab data.
• Optimize API connections between instruments and cloud databases.
• Audit third-party vendors for cybersecurity and data privacy.
• Implement real-time monitoring of cloud system performance.
• Formulate a cloud-first disaster recovery and business continuity plan.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for IT Managers, Laboratory Directors, Cybersecurity Specialists, Data Integrity Officers, and Senior LIMS Administrators.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.