
How 724 IT Protects Innovation and Accelerates Growth
San Diego is experiencing an unprecedented biotech expansion. With over 2,000 life sciences companies, 76,000 jobs, and a $56 billion economic impact, the region is rapidly becoming a biotech powerhouse. State-of-the-art facilities like Pacific Center, Bioterra, and the Campus at Horton are setting the stage for a new wave of scientific innovation. But in this race toward breakthroughs, one crucial factor often gets overlooked—IT infrastructure and cybersecurity compliance.
While venture capital is fueling innovation, the real question is: Are biotech and life sciences companies prepared for the cybersecurity and compliance challenges that come with rapid growth and FDA approval?
The Hidden IT Risks in San Diego’s Biotech Surge
As new labs, research facilities, and corporate offices go online, so do their IT vulnerabilities. From HIPAA compliance to FDA data security requirements, companies operating in the life sciences sector must meet strict regulations to protect sensitive patient data, proprietary research, and clinical trial information.
Without proper IT management, these risks become liabilities:
Non-compliance with HIPAA → leading to lawsuits and million-dollar fines.
Weak cybersecurity measures → exposing patient data, research, and intellectual property to cyberattacks.
Inefficient IT infrastructure → slowing down research and collaboration.
High operational costs → due to outdated technology and inefficient workflows.
San Diego’s biotech firms must prioritize IT strategy as much as scientific breakthroughs. That’s where 724 IT’s Business Managed Services come in.
Seamless IT Provisioning for Remote Teams & Secure Cloud Management
As biotech firms expand, the need for secure, efficient remote workforce management grows. Research teams, clinicians, and corporate staff often work across multiple locations, requiring IT solutions that enable secure collaboration without compromising data integrity.
724 IT provides end-to-end provisioning for new remote hires, ensuring they receive fully configured and compliant devices from day one. Our services include:
✅ Device Provisioning & Deployment – Pre-configured laptops, tablets, and mobile devices are securely shipped to employees, ensuring compliance with company security policies and FDA regulations.
✅ Cloud-Based Infrastructure Setup – We integrate SharePoint, Egnyte, and other cloud collaboration tools, allowing research teams and business units to share data seamlessly while maintaining strict access controls and security protocols.
✅ Managing User Permissions & Access Control – We establish role-based access for biotech teams, ensuring that employees can only access the data and systems necessary for their roles, reducing insider threats and maintaining HIPAA/FDA compliance.
✅ Automated IT Onboarding & Offboarding – When employees join or leave, 724 IT streamlines the process by automatically provisioning or revoking access to sensitive data, eliminating security risks and improving efficiency.
By leveraging cloud-based solutions like SharePoint and Egnyte, biotech companies can enhance collaboration, protect intellectual property, and ensure regulatory compliance—all while supporting a modern, hybrid workforce.
Mitigating Risk & Ensuring Compliance with 724 IT
FDA approval isn’t just about proving a drug or medical device works—it’s about proving your data is secure, auditable, and meets HIPAA and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. Without proper IT safeguards, your innovations could be dead on arrival.
724 IT provides comprehensive managed IT services designed to protect life sciences companies from regulatory pitfalls and cyber threats. Our solutions ensure that biotech firms can focus on research and innovation without worrying about IT disruptions.
How 724 IT Helps Biotech Firms Stay Compliant & Secure
✅ HIPAA Compliance & Cybersecurity: Our security frameworks prevent unauthorized access to patient data and maintain compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, and FDA guidelines.
✅ FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Readiness: We help biotech firms ensure electronic records and signatures meet FDA security, traceability, and audit requirements.
✅ Data Encryption & Cloud Security: Protecting intellectual property and clinical trial data from cyber threats and ensuring seamless secure data transfers.
✅ 24/7 Monitoring & Incident Response: Continuous threat detection and rapid response to cyberattacks—before they impact your research.
✅ Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery: Automated backups ensure your research and proprietary data are never lost in case of a system failure or cyberattack.
Increasing Efficiency & Gaining a Competitive Edge
San Diego’s biotech ecosystem is growing faster than ever, and life sciences companies need an IT infrastructure that scales with their innovation. 724 IT’s managed services optimize efficiency so that companies can:
🔹 Speed up research & collaboration → Secure cloud solutions allow seamless data sharing and research collaboration across multiple locations.
🔹 Eliminate downtime → 724 IT ensures 100% network uptime, allowing research teams to focus on breakthroughs instead of IT failures.
🔹 Reduce IT costs → Streamlined IT operations mean fewer unexpected expenses and better allocation of venture capital funding.
🔹 Enable remote work & lab connectivity → Scientists and researchers can securely access lab data from anywhere while maintaining compliance.
Saving Money & Mitigating Risk with 724 IT
Every IT security breach costs an average of $9.44 million in the U.S. alone. In an industry where research takes years and costs billions, one cyberattack or compliance failure could wipe out everything.
By partnering with 724 IT, San Diego’s life sciences companies can:
💰 Avoid fines & lawsuits → Ensuring regulatory compliance means no surprise legal costs.
💰 Cut IT overhead costs → Predictable pricing models eliminate the need for expensive in-house IT teams.
💰 Protect venture capital investments → Investors want to see secure, scalable IT systems before they commit millions to biotech startups.
💰 Prevent cyberattacks before they happen → Proactive threat detection saves millions in potential data breaches.
San Diego’s biotech boom presents an unparalleled opportunity for innovation—but only for companies that prioritize IT security, compliance, and efficiency. With millions of square feet of new lab space, billions in venture capital, and thousands of new jobs, life sciences firms cannot afford to overlook managed IT solutions.
724 IT Business Managed Services is the strategic IT partner your biotech company needs to mitigate risk, increase efficiency, gain a competitive advantage, and save money.
Ready to future-proof your biotech company? Let’s talk.