In todays highly regulated environment, whether in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or MedTech, validation is not optional.  Computer systems that support GxP processes must be validated to ensure patient safety, product quality, and data integrity. As digital systems grow more complex, traditional approaches are no longer sufficient to ensure compliance, data integrity, and inspection readiness. 

In this blog, we explore how Cerberus Testing, an open-source automation platform, 

enables smarter testing and how Valina Services helps companies implement it correctly. 

Manual testing is time-consuming and often requires days or weeks to complete regression cycles. Every computer system update may trigger hours of retesting and re-documentation. On top of that, human error and inconsistent test records increase the risk of compliance gaps. 

Cerberus is not just another test automation tool. It is a comprehensive low-code platform designed for automated and functional testing. 

Key capabilities include: 

Cerberus allows test steps and scenarios to be structured, tracked, and updated in one place, making it easy to maintain traceability and alignment with documentation. 

Users can build and edit test flows using simple dropdowns and configuration panels, eliminating the need for advanced scripting or custom code. 

Reusable steps make test creation faster and reduce maintenance, as computer systems evolve, enabling consistent execution across testing cycles. 

Cerberus enables automated testing of web, mobile, and desktop applications, ensuring full coverage across environments. 

The platform integrates with APIs, databases, and file systems, supporting real-time data use, masking, and parameterization as needed for robust testing. 

Each test execution generates detailed, timestamped logs and structured reports for each test run. 

Deploying Cerberus effectively is not just about using a tool. It is about fitting it into your validation lifecycle, documentation structure, and regulatory obligations. At Valina Services, we bring deep domain knowledge and a pragmatic approach to computer system validation (CSV). 

Validation Scope and Planning: We begin by helping you define the validation scope.Our team translates your business and computer system requirements into a clear validation plan aligned with GxP guidelines. 

Risk-Based Approach (CSA Aligned): Using Computer Software Assurance (CSA) 

principles, we assess system impact and focus validation efforts where they matter most, reducing unnecessary documentation and speeding up execution. 

Configuring Cerberus for GxP Use: We set up Cerberus to support each phase of 

testing—functional, integration, performance, while ensuring traceability and evidence generation suitable for audits. 

Test Campaign Execution and Reporting: Cerberus not only automates test execution but also streamlines testing, reporting, capturing audit trails, screenshots, and other 

evidence. 

Team Enablement: We train your QA, IT, and business teams to manage the automatic testing framework independently. From test case design to maintaining audit logs, your team stays in control. 

Automating software testing does not just cut time. It improves accuracy, enhances audit readiness, and ensures ongoing compliance as computer systems evolve. 

With Valina and Cerberus, you gain: 

• Faster test execution and release cycles 

• Reduced manual work and fewer errors 

• Inspection-ready documentation 

• Supporting future scalability as computer systems evolve and expand 

• Stronger alignment with GxP and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements 

Software testing automation is no longer optional for growing or regulated companies. It 

is a strategic enabler of compliance, quality, and efficiency. By pairing Cerberus capabilities with Valinas regulatory and validation expertise, we help you future-proof your validation processes and reduce the overhead of staying compliant. Still using outdated validation methods or manual scripts? 

Need help with testing automation or a Cerberus deployment strategy? At Valina Services, we work with pharma, biotech, and MedTech companies to build scalable, risk-based validation frameworks using Cerberus and other modern platforms. Get in touch to explore how we can support your validation lifecycle.