Security

Ensuring Data Protection in Clinical Trials

Security is a critical component of a Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) due to the sensitive nature of clinical trial data, including patient information, proprietary study protocols, and regulatory documents. e-FORM incorporates the following security measures:

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • One Time Password wherever required
  • Strong passwords (configurable)
  • Two Factor Authentication (2FA)
  • Maximum number of failed logins
  • Periodic password renewal
  • Password history
  • Password protection (SALT+SHA)
  • Data encryption in transit using TLS/SSL to secure data transmitted
  • Data encryption at rest for personal data
  • Event log
  • Session timeout
  • IP whitelist
  • Audit trail
  • Data validation
  • Data integrity check of submitted data
  • Nonconforming data logger
  • SQL Injection
  • Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
  • Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
  • File upload control
  • Adherence to standards like GDPR and 21 CFR Part 11
  • Real-Time security monitoring and alerting
  • Configurable Security Level

Penetration test

A penetration test is a simulated cyberattack on a website to identify vulnerabilities that malicious attackers could exploit. The primary goal is to evaluate the security posture of the site and provide actionable insights to strengthen its defenses.
e-FORM has successfully passed a penetration test performed by a certified third-party specialized security firm.