Tag: #connectedhealth

Medical device security management – what you need to know

There is little doubt that the future of healthcare will rely more on always-connected devices, Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), cloud computing and vast amounts of data processing. However, moving medical devices outside of the security provided within a managed hospital network and placing them at our homes increases the risk of cyberattacks. So, how manufacturers can face the ongoing challenge of ensuring security of their devices and the ever-increasing pressure by the regulatory bodies?  

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Threat modeling of medical devices made easier

Threat modeling is a well-established practice within the cybersecurity industry but is still relatively new within the medtech space, so many are unsure where to start and exactly how to do it. Fortunately, the MITRE Corporation, in conjunction with the FDA and other industry leaders, have just released a very helpful resource.

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Are you ready for the new EU MDR cybersecurity requirements?

Sweeping new medical device regulations are about to go into effect in Europe. Among the changes is the increased emphasis on cybersecurity. Whether it’s existing medical devices and software or new ones under development, cybersecurity must now be top of mind for MDMs at all stages of development and the earlier the better.

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Telemedicine mobile app data security – why it’s essential in today’s connected world

Throughout our Telehealth and Telemedicine blog series, we looked at the differences between connected health technologies, types of connected medical devices, the basics of data security and privacy, key HIPAA compliance regulations, why app developers and vendors should implement strong cybersecurity measures to meet these regulations and the possible repercussions that could occur if they aren’t implemented. In this blog, we review what this all means.

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Why is product safety critical for respiratory ventilators during the COVID-19 global pandemic?

With the increased need for ventilators due to COVID-19, manufactures are ramping up production to meet the soaring demand but are still falling short. Industrial heavyweights such as Ford, GM, Tesla, Dyson, and others have responded to the call by governments to address the ventilator shortage problem. Many have joined forces with MedTech manufacturers to convert their production facilities to assemble parts for ventilators.

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