From CSV to CSA: Cloud-Based Software Assurance for Efficient, Risk-Based Validation

CSV to CSA

Picture you’re on a morning walk, ready to tackle the day, when an email pops up about an audit. Suddenly, your stomach drops. You’re picturing late nights buried in paperwork, proving your software meets all the rules. If that sounds like you, don’t worry, you’ve got company. Folks in industries like pharmaceuticals and biotech deal […]

Why is a CSA Approach Advantageous for the Life Science industry?  Thoughts?

CSA

The life sciences industry, like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices, has a huge task: making lives better with safe, effective products. But that comes with tricky tech. Computers and automated systems run the show, from producing drugs to keeping medical devices on point. Making sure these systems follow tough rules, like the FDA’s 21 CFR […]

The Role of Data Integrity Programs and Assessments in Life Sciences QA

Data Integrity

In life sciences, trust comes from reliable data. When lives are on the line, every detail count. Life sciences is a fast-moving field. New medicines and technologies pop up every day. But one thing stays the same: trust matters. We need to trust the medicines we take, the devices we use, and the companies that […]

How to Build Robust Data Integrity Programs and Assessments for FDA Remediation

Data is the backbone of trust in life sciences. Keeping it accurate and secure isn’t just a rule, it’s a promise to patients. Picture baking a cake for a friend’s birthday. Mix up the recipe, say by grabbing salt instead of sugar, and you’ve got a disaster. In life sciences, data plays that same big […]

Computer System Validation vs. Computer Software Assurance: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

In regulated industries, ensuring that computer systems perform reliably and as intended is critical. Traditionally, this has been achieved through Computer System Validation (CSV). However, a new, risk-based approach—Computer Software Assurance (CSA)—is emerging as a modern alternative. But what exactly differentiates CSV from CSA? Are they replacing each other? And why is CSA gaining traction now? […]