As healthcare technology advances, so does the demand for scalable, high-integrity data analytics. The Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D²4H), led by the University of Hong Kong in partnership with global institutions including the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University College London, and the University of Sydney, was established to meet this critical need.

By curating large-scale, unique health datasets and developing cutting-edge analytics, D²4H plays a vital role in advancing precision medicine and strengthening global public health.

To support this mission, CyberServal delivered a powerful and intelligent data security solution, designed specifically to safeguard sensitive research assets while ensuring compliance with international security standards.

Challenge: Securing Sensitive Research at Scale

With hundreds of research endpoints across Windows and macOS, D²4H manages:

• Personally identifiable information (PII)
• Proprietary research code
• Critical public health data

In a distributed work environment, these assets face heightened risks, ranging from uncontrolled file sharing to growing compliance demands under ISO/IEC 27000 standards. D²4H required a solution that could secure endpoints, monitor data flows, and enable visibility, without disrupting research.

CyberServal DDR: Intelligent, Real-Time Protection

CyberServal deployed its Data Detection & Response (DDR) solution to provide continuous, intelligent protection. Key capabilities included:

• Custom file classification (PII, research documents, code, archives)
• Real-time outbound data monitoring and alerting
• AD integration for automatic user-device binding and audit clarity
• Dual-layer source code protection (by content and destination)
• USB access control to block unauthorized removable media

Deployment Highlights: Seamless Security Integration

CyberServal worked closely with D²4H’s IT team to adapt policies to their hybrid workflows. Notable features included:

• Automated asset binding via Active Directory for accurate user tracking
• Context-aware controls to block unauthorized code uploads
• Real-time alerts that reinforced data responsibility without disrupting researchers

Results: Visibility, Compliance, and Confidence

Following the deployment, D²4H has seen clear improvements in both security posture and operational efficiency:

• Full endpoint visibility and tighter control over data movement
• Real-time prevention of unintentional data leaks
• Smooth integration of alerts into centralized logs for faster incident response
• Accelerated ISO/IEC 27000 compliance progress
• Stronger data security awareness across the organization

CyberServal’s DDR platform now plays a key role in D²4H’s research infrastructure, helping secure sensitive discoveries while enabling scientific innovation.

Enabling Secure Innovation in Education and Healthcare

From universities and hospitals to labs and research centers, CyberServal is committed to enabling secure innovation. We’re proud to support D²4H and the University of Hong Kong in their mission to protect and transform global health through data.

Stopping data breaches before they happen—that’s our promise to the world’s leading institutions.