security

NextBio is the leading search engine organizing the world's life sciences information. Our customers include the top pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical, academic and institutional research organizations in the world. Our business demands state of the art security at every level, and security of customer data is NextBio's number one priority.

Our commitment to security is reflected in the enormous investments that we have made in our security infrastructure, our internal security policies, and our Privacy Policy. NextBio strives to attain the highest levels of information security as defined by the ISO (International Organization of Standards), PCI (Payment Card Industry), and the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants). Using extensive firewall protection, intrusion detection systems, SSL/TLS-based encryption and proprietary security products, NextBio gives you the peace of mind that only a world-class security infrastructure can provide.

We further recommend that users take these steps to secure their own systems prior to using our service:

• Use current Web browsers that support strong SSL/TLS encryption, such as Internet Explorer 6.0 or above and FireFox 2.0 or above.
• Use an anti-virus application with updated engines and definitions.
• Use up-to-date patches of your computer's operating system and all local applications.

Security is paramount in everything that we do, and NextBio utilizes some of the most advanced technology for Internet security available today. To ensure the protection of your data, we have implemented a multi-faceted security policy that includes:

• Protection at the Application Level
• Protection at the Network Level
• Protection at the Facilities Level

For more information on our security architecture and protocols, please contact us at security@nextbio.com.