Comparison Overview

Cytek Biosciences

VS

Gilead Sciences

Cytek Biosciences

Fremont, 94538, US
Last Update: 2025-12-22
Between 650 and 699

Cytek® Biosciences Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of flow cytometry products and services. Cytek’s compact, affordable instruments and wide ranging support offerings are used by researchers and clinicians all over the world. Flow cytometry is a powerful analytical tool used for identifying and quantifying cellular characteristics on a cell-by-cell basis up to tens of thousands of cells per second. This technology is used in research and clinical studies with various biomedical and therapeutic applications such as investigating the role of the body’s immune system in fighting cancer, diagnosing leukemia and lymphoma, and detecting minimal residual disease in organ transplant patients. Flow cytometry has many advantages over traditional microscopy since it enables the analysis of a greater number of cells in a fraction of the time. At Cytek, we are focused on accelerating the adoption of flow cytometry for one simple reason: to fuel scientific discovery. We have leveraged our highly experienced, best-in-the-business team to bring forth an innovative new class of flow cytometry solutions. These solutions deliver deep biological insights at an affordable price, provide high-end capabilities, and bring simplified workflows to more researchers than ever before. As a company, we also seek to maintain high ethical standards and a culture that values honesty, integrity and transparency in all that we do. Company decisions are driven by what is right for scientific discovery and customer support. We are committed to our employees, to the environment in which we live and to the communities we serve worldwide. Cytek is headquartered in Fremont, California with branch offices and distribution channels across the globe. For more information, visit www.cytekbio.com.

NAICS: 541714
NAICS Definition: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
Employees: 442
Subsidiaries: 0
12-month incidents
1
Known data breaches
1
Attack type number
1

Gilead Sciences

333 Lakeside Drive, Foster City, CA, US, 94404
Last Update: 2025-12-17
Between 750 and 799

At Gilead, we set – and achieve – bold ambitions to create a healthier world for all people. From our pioneering virology medicines to our growing impact in oncology, we're delivering innovations once thought impossible in medicine. Our focus goes beyond medicines, and we also strive to remedy health inequities and break down barriers to care. We empower our people to tackle these challenges, and we’re all united in our commitment to help millions of people live healthier lives. Social Media Guidelines: https://www.gilead.com/social-media-guidelines

NAICS: 541714
NAICS Definition: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
Employees: 14,615
Subsidiaries: 10
12-month incidents
1
Known data breaches
1
Attack type number
2

Compliance Badges Comparison

Security & Compliance Standards Overview

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Cytek Biosciences
ISO 27001
ISO 27001 certification not verified
Not verified
SOC2 Type 1
SOC2 Type 1 certification not verified
Not verified
SOC2 Type 2
SOC2 Type 2 certification not verified
Not verified
GDPR
GDPR certification not verified
Not verified
PCI DSS
PCI DSS certification not verified
Not verified
HIPAA
HIPAA certification not verified
Not verified
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Gilead Sciences
ISO 27001
ISO 27001 certification not verified
Not verified
SOC2 Type 1
SOC2 Type 1 certification not verified
Not verified
SOC2 Type 2
SOC2 Type 2 certification not verified
Not verified
GDPR
GDPR certification not verified
Not verified
PCI DSS
PCI DSS certification not verified
Not verified
HIPAA
HIPAA certification not verified
Not verified
Compliance Summary
Cytek Biosciences
100%
Compliance Rate
0/4 Standards Verified
Gilead Sciences
0%
Compliance Rate
0/4 Standards Verified

Benchmark & Cyber Underwriting Signals

Incidents vs Biotechnology Research Industry Average (This Year)

Cytek Biosciences has 40.85% more incidents than the average of same-industry companies with at least one recorded incident.

Incidents vs Biotechnology Research Industry Average (This Year)

Gilead Sciences has 40.85% more incidents than the average of same-industry companies with at least one recorded incident.

Incident History — Cytek Biosciences (X = Date, Y = Severity)

Cytek Biosciences cyber incidents detection timeline including parent company and subsidiaries

Incident History — Gilead Sciences (X = Date, Y = Severity)

Gilead Sciences cyber incidents detection timeline including parent company and subsidiaries

Notable Incidents

Last 3 Security & Risk Events by Company

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Cytek Biosciences
Incidents

Date Detected: 12/2025
Type:Breach
Blog: Blog
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Gilead Sciences
Incidents

Date Detected: 2/2025
Type:Breach
Attack Vector: Human Error (Mailing Error)
Blog: Blog

Date Detected: 05/2020
Type:Cyber Attack
Attack Vector: Phishing, Server Compromise
Blog: Blog

FAQ

Gilead Sciences company demonstrates a stronger AI Cybersecurity Score compared to Cytek Biosciences company, reflecting its advanced cybersecurity posture governance and monitoring frameworks.

Gilead Sciences company has faced a higher number of disclosed cyber incidents historically compared to Cytek Biosciences company.

In the current year, Gilead Sciences and Cytek Biosciences have reported a similar number of cyber incidents.

Neither Gilead Sciences company nor Cytek Biosciences company has reported experiencing a ransomware attack publicly.

Both Gilead Sciences company and Cytek Biosciences company have disclosed experiencing at least one data breach.

Gilead Sciences company has reported targeted cyberattacks, while Cytek Biosciences company has not reported such incidents publicly.

Neither Cytek Biosciences company nor Gilead Sciences company has reported experiencing or disclosing vulnerabilities publicly.

Neither Cytek Biosciences nor Gilead Sciences holds any compliance certifications.

Neither company holds any compliance certifications.

Gilead Sciences company has more subsidiaries worldwide compared to Cytek Biosciences company.

Gilead Sciences company employs more people globally than Cytek Biosciences company, reflecting its scale as a Biotechnology Research.

Neither Cytek Biosciences nor Gilead Sciences holds SOC 2 Type 1 certification.

Neither Cytek Biosciences nor Gilead Sciences holds SOC 2 Type 2 certification.

Neither Cytek Biosciences nor Gilead Sciences holds ISO 27001 certification.

Neither Cytek Biosciences nor Gilead Sciences holds PCI DSS certification.

Neither Cytek Biosciences nor Gilead Sciences holds HIPAA certification.

Neither Cytek Biosciences nor Gilead Sciences holds GDPR certification.

Latest Global CVEs (Not Company-Specific)

Description

A vulnerability has been found in SeaCMS up to 13.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the file js/player/dmplayer/dmku/class/mysqli.class.php. Such manipulation of the argument page/limit leads to sql injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Risk Information
cvss2
Base: 7.5
Severity: LOW
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
cvss3
Base: 7.3
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
cvss4
Base: 6.9
Severity: LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in HappyDevs TempTool allows Stored XSS.This issue affects TempTool: from n/a through 1.3.1.

Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 6.5
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Tormorten WP Microdata allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Microdata: from n/a through 1.0.

Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 6.5
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Description

Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere vulnerability in HappyDevs TempTool allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data.This issue affects TempTool: from n/a through 1.3.1.

Risk Information
cvss3
Base: 4.3
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Description

A vulnerability has been found in Tenda FH1201 1.2.0.14(408). Affected is the function sprintf of the file /goform/SetIpBind. Such manipulation of the argument page leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Risk Information
cvss2
Base: 9.0
Severity: LOW
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
cvss3
Base: 8.8
Severity: LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cvss4
Base: 7.4
Severity: LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X