Roche Multiplate - Malicious Software and Hacker Attacks; Unauthorized Access; Use

Roche Diagnostics
22 Operator’s Manual · Version 3.0
1 Safety Multiplate® analyzer
Safety summary
Use
CAUTION
Injury and contamination due to touching electronic pipette tip orifices
Touching the electronic pipette tip may cause injuries and contamination.
r Do not touch the electronic pipette tip when working with biohazardous liquids.
Malicious software and hacker attacks
CAUTION
Unauthorized access and data loss due to malicious software and hacker attacks
Portable storage media can be infected with and transmit computer malware, which may
be used to gain unauthorized access to data or cause unwanted changes to software.
The analyzer is not protected against malicious software and hacker attacks.
The customers are responsible for IT security of their IT infrastructure and for protecting it
against malicious software and hacker attacks. Failure to do so may result in data loss or
render the analyzer unusable.
r Roche recommends the following precautions:
o Allow connection to authorized external devices only.
o Ensure that all external devices are protected by appropriate security software.
o Ensure that access to all external devices is protected by appropriate security
equipment.
o Do not copy or install any software on the analyzer unless it is part of the system
software or you are instructed to do so by a Roche service representative.
o If additional software is required, contact your Roche service representative to
ensure validation of the software in question.
o Do not use the USB ports to connect other storage devices unless you are
instructed to do so by official user documentation or a Roche service
representative.
o Keep all external storage devices in a secure place and ensure that they can be
accessed by authorized persons only.
o Restrict physical access to the analyzer and all attached IT infrastructure
(computer, cables, network equipment, etc.).
Unauthorized access
CAUTION
Unauthorized access due to incautious password handling
Disclosing passwords may lead to unauthorized system access.
r Immediately change the default passwords for the Multiplate software and the
operating system after installation.
r Always use strong passwords.
r Do not disclose passwords to unauthorized users.
r Do not write down passwords.