Supporting Cyber Resilience in Medical Education: AROBS and „Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Iași

The higher education sector plays a critical role in shaping future professionals. Universities in fields such as medicine manage digital ecosystems that support research, student records, intellectual property, and collaborations with hospitals and public health authorities. At AROBS, we believe that a proactive, structured cybersecurity strategy is essential.

Our collaboration with the „Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Iași highlights a proactive approach to managing internal systems. Together, we focused on identifying systemic risks, uncovering technical and organizational vulnerabilities, and strengthening the governance and management of their IT infrastructure. The testimonial below reflects the results of this project and the broader importance of resilience, compliance, and security maturity in education and healthcare research.

Testimonial: “The Services Were Provided with Seriousness and Professionalism”

The Rector, Prof. Univ. Dr. Viorel Scripcariu, was open to sharing more about what this collaboration means for the university.

“In order to continue the process of digitising the University’s activities, in a complex context that involved staff shortages in the Communications Centre Department, some communication incidents, the completion of the University’s IT&C infrastructure with equipment and software, and the multitude of applications on which the University’s activities are based, both teaching and administrative support activities.

To identify deficiencies, risks, and vulnerabilities in the IT resource system (hardware, software, and human resources), evaluate licenses, optimize investments, establish a security strategy, and ensure efficient management of the IT department, in accordance with best practices, we have contracted AROBS services.

The objectives of the audit services were pursued and achieved:

• Cybersecurity assessment
• Compliance with standards
• Validation of policies and procedures
• Identification of vulnerabilities

Provision of an independent perspective (Obtaining an objective assessment of the data center’s operation, as the external auditor is not part of the audited organization)

The service provider, AROBS, pursued:

• Planning and Defining the Purpose
• Inventory and Mapping of Infrastructure
• Hybrid Approach Vulnerability Audit
• Compliance and Process Assessment
• Strategic Consulting and Recommendations
• Reporting and Presentation of Results

The services were provided with seriousness and professionalism, thus enabling the University to achieve its goal of obtaining a realistic image of the infrastructure and possible perspectives for the future. The quality of the services we received determines us to recommend AROBS for audit activities and IT consulting (including cybersecurity).”

Building Cyber Resilience in Medical Education Together

We are glad to contribute to the strength and resilience of the educational system, especially within institutions that shape the future of medicine and scientific innovation. Supporting medical universities goes beyond infrastructure security; it is about safeguarding research, knowledge, and the next generation of professionals.

With our expertise in life sciences technology environments, we understand the unique operational, regulatory, and data protection challenges these institutions face. This enables us to deliver tailored, forward-looking cybersecurity strategies that mitigate risk and empower sustainable growth and innovation.

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