
Windows Security Policies or group Policies are a set of configurations that can be applied to desktops or GxP computerized systems to enhance security and protect data.
- Microsoft invented Windows in 1985 with Version 1.0, and today, it is in version 11.0 with many upgrades.
- It is a very good platform where we can configure our system as per our requirements.
- It not only helps us as an operating system but also provides a complete level of security to protect our valuable data. That is the reason we can say windows are widely acceptable throughout the world.
- It plays a vital role in the GxP computerized system of the Pharmaceutical Industry.
What are the requirements of Windows Policy Security Policies or group policy in the GxP Computer system?
- Prevention of Unauthorized access and activities in the Windows platform.
- Maintain system Integrity.
- Administrative control considers the security level of the system.
- User Management
- Maintain Compliance concerning the GxP Environment
For more details watch this video:
What are the Policies applicable to GxP computerized systems?
- The user shall not be allowed to change the Date and Time of the System.
- The user shall not access the drive of the computer to store data other than the software-predefined storage location.
- The user shall not be able to access the Control Panel of the GxP computer.
- Users shall not be able to delete or edit any content from the computer.
- Command Prompt shall not be accessible to any domain user.
- In some cases, paint/snapshot can also be restricted from access of the user
- The user should not change any printer configuration.
- Domain users shall not access the Task Manager of the system.
- At a time, multiple users shall not access the same system; that means the switch user option of Windows shall be deactivated in the GxP computer system
- Domain users should not have access to copy/paste/move any content in the computer system.
- Right-click and the options available in the right-click shall not be active for all domain users.
- The user shall not have access to rename any content (File/Folder) of the system.
- The user shall not have any access to Install or Uninstall any application from the system.
- It is better to avoid internet access from the GxP computer system.
- Domain users shall not be able to access the Recycle Bin of the computer system.
- Usage of Notepad and Word shall be restricted.
- The screen saver option in the system shall not be active for all domain users.
- Operating system-related data shall not be accessible to all domain users.
- Shutdown/Restart of any Computer connected with the GxP system can be controlled by prevention of access to all domain users.
Hardware security policies relevant to GxP computers
- USB port of the system shall be in INACTIVE mode to prevent the user from connecting any personal device to the system.
- All the connected input devices shall be tagged with a unique ID for their traceability and details of the connected instrument.
- With respect to the business point of view all devices should have an Asset code and for network devices IP address also can be the part of device information tag.
- The user department and IT shall maintain an inventory of Hardware devices and connected GxP software for traceability.
How to monitor compliance through Windows Security Policies or group policy?
- The quality department of the site shall monitor and ensure the windows security policy periodically.
- Training should be available to all users about the Do’s and Don’t’s in the GxP Computerized system.
- If your infrastructure allows, apply all security level access control to all GxP systems through One domain controller server by putting all policies in one platform.
- Only a Specific group of users, preferably the site IT administrators should be the security policy controller of all GxP systems. Provided site IT shall not be part of any data generation-related activity.
- Windows group policy deployment and revoke shall be part of GxP governing SOP. And same shall be ensured by Quality department.
- Revoke of any group policy from any GxP system shall be prior approved by the respective section HOD and site QA Head/Designee. To control any unauthorized usage of windows policy.
- Windows policies can be configured based on GxP application requirements, however same shall be documented during the qualification of the subject Instrument/Application.
- Any type of Hardware or software-related issues shall be handled through IT IT-based ticketing system to track any change/rectification or replacement of any hardware device to achieve better compliance.
We are expecting your thought process about other relevant security policies applicable to the GxP computerized system. So please leave your comments.
More jobs and articles
- What are Windows Security Policies or group policy management for the GxP computerized system?
- Clininvent Research is hiring Production and QC Chemist
- How to write User Requirement Specification?
- Chemex Global is Hiring Quality Head
- Bengal Beverages is hiring a SENIOR MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
- Ransh Pharma: Best Intermediates Manufacturing Unit at Visakhapatnam
- Ind-Swift-Laboratories Ltd (API Unit) is hiring for the R&D department
- Syngene International Ltd is Hiring M.Sc, M.Tech, M.Pharma
- Urgent Opening for Business Development Executive/ Manager
- Meyer Organics is Hiring for Quality Control, Production, and Store Departments.
- Torrent Pharma is hiring for the R&d Center Gandhinagar
- Amneal Walk in Interview for Ahmedabad Unit
- Endo India Par Formulation is Hiring for Quality Control Department
- QC Chemist
- Urgent Opening for Sales & Marketing Executive
- What is 3D Bioprinting? Basic Principles, Techniques, and Application of 3D Bioprinting.
- Basic Principle and Procedure of Fungal Staining
- OXYGEN MANAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
- Urgent opening for Chemist for Food Lab and Metal Lab
- Urgent opening for Business Development department Manager for CRO.
- Urgent Requirement for Field Sales & Marketing Executive
- Urgent Opening for Plant Head- Pharmaceutical
- Cipla Walk-In-Interview at For multiple positions
- Urgent Opening for Freshers BSC, Btech Chemical
- Ajanta Pharma Hiring For Multiple Positions
- M. J. Biopharm Hiring for Multiple Position.
- Lupin Pharma Walk-In-Interview
- Biological E Limited Urgently Hiring For Pharma Division
- IPCA Hiring For Multiple Position
- mRNA VACCINES FOR COVID-19
Please follow and like us: