Pathomation develops secure, CE-IVD certified digital pathology software designed for hospital environments, academic medical centers, research institutions, and life sciences organizations. Our image management systems (IMS) and cloud-based platforms are built with cybersecurity, privacy protection, and regulatory compliance at the core.
Security & Data Protection in Digital Pathology
Built for trust: Security by design at Pathomation
From day one, we apply Security by Design and Privacy by Default, ensuring that patient data, research data, and institutional infrastructure are protected throughout the entire software lifecycle.
Security by Design in Our Digital Pathology Software
Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility across the digital pathology ecosystem. We actively collaborate with industry bodies, regulators, standards organizations, suppliers, institutions, academic partners, and security researchers to stay ahead of evolving threats.
Our development approach is risk-based and aligned with healthcare regulatory requirements. We assess:
Intended use and clinical context
User environment (hospital IT, cloud, hybrid)
Data sensitivity and integrity requirements
System integrations (LIS, scanners, AI tools)
This allows us to define appropriate technical and organizational controls from the outset, not after deployment.
We apply the same rigorous expectations to our suppliers and technology partners.
Security risk management is embedded in our Quality Management System.
Security considerations are integrated into:
Software lifecycle processes
Risk management documentation
Supplier qualification
Post-market surveillance
Change and release management
This ensures that cybersecurity is treated as a component of product safety, performance, and clinical reliability.
Regulatory & Quality Compliance
Proactive vulnerability detection is part of our development lifecycle.
We utilize AppCheck, a comprehensive vulnerability scanning platform developed by leading penetration testing experts. AppCheck enables structured assessments of:
Web applications
APIs
Infrastructure components
By integrating automated vulnerability scanning into our development and release processes, we detect and address potential security flaws early. This reduces exposure risk and minimizes the need for reactive post-release patches.
Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing
Post-launch, we continuously monitor trusted cybersecurity sources for emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry alerts.
When new risks are identified, we:
Assess potential impact on our software
Develop security updates or compensating controls where necessary
Communicate transparently with affected customers
Support mitigation efforts within clinical or research environments
This lifecycle approach protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data across deployments.
Continuous Monitoring & Threat Intelligence
Our solutions support on-premise, cloud, and hybrid deployments, allowing institutions to align with their internal IT governance and security policies.
We work closely with hospital IT teams and infrastructure partners to ensure:
Secure authentication mechanisms
Role-based access control
Secure API integrations
Encrypted data transmission
Alignment with institutional security frameworks
Deployment Flexibility & Infrastructure Security
The security of your information is one of our top priorities.
If you become aware of a potential vulnerability or security incident related to any of our products, we encourage responsible disclosure.
Please contact us via our helpdesk: Helpdesk – Pathomation
We assess and respond to all security-related reports in a structured and timely manner.