# The Benchling Platform

Benchling’s industry-leading platform is built to maximize security, maintain compliance, and increase connectivity at every step of the R&D journey.

## Trusted by 1,300+ leading biotech organizations

## One platform for secure, searchable, and scalable science

- ### Unified data model  
  Capture high quality, reusable data across experiments and departments, ensuring everything is connected and insight-ready.

- ### Access controls  
  Define and assign permissions to keep data compliant and secure without sacrificing collaboration.

- ### System-wide search  
  Find and share rich scientific data, and metadata, from across the entire platform. With the Benchling Platform, discovery is as simple as typing a keyword.

- ### Codeless configuration  
  Configure workflows, permissions, and data types — without a single line of code.

- ### Best-in-class security  
  Trust your data with enterprise-grade protection. We are SOC 2 Type II certified and designed with robust security controls to safeguard your R&D data.

- ### Compliance-ready  
  Stay compliant with validated workflows and audit trails within a unified informatics system.

## A platform built to match the flexibility and speed of modern R&D

- ### Benchling Connect  
  Make FAIR data a reality by unifying your lab instruments and systems on one powerful platform. With end-to-end data management, you can drive smarter decisions, accelerate discovery, and scale R&D throughput.

- ### Security  
  Trust is in Benchling’s DNA. Benchling protects your science with the highest levels of security, privacy, and compliance.

- ### Developer tools  
  Benchling’s REST APIs and Events make it the hub of your connected R&D ecosystem. Easily connect data with best-in-class instruments, software, and out-of-the-box integrations.

- ### Validated Cloud  
  Benchling Validated Cloud helps teams move faster without compromising compliance. Remove friction for tech transfer between R&D phases with validation and compliance support. Assemble regulatory data packages faster and with confidence.

## Learn more about the Benchling Platform

### White paper
**How to make research data your competitive advantage**  
[Read more](https://www.benchling.com/resources/how-to-make-rd-data-your-competitive-advantage)

### Documentation
**Benchling Security Center**  
[Read more](https://securitytrust.benchling.com/)

### White paper
**Considerations for using Benchling as a GxP system**  
[Read more](https://www.benchling.com/resources/considerations-for-using-benchling-as-gxp-system)

Powering breakthroughs for over 1,300 biotechnology companies.