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🔒𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗔 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 With the rapid growth of connected medical devices, cybersecurity has become a 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆; cyberattacks threaten both sensitive patient data and patient safety, even risking the functionality of life-saving devices. During the recent 𝗗𝗘𝗞𝗥𝗔 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🛡️, I had the privilege of joining industry leaders to address key priorities in MedTech cybersecurity. Together, we emphasized the critical need to integrate cybersecurity throughout the entire product development process 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱-𝘁𝗼-𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲. A cornerstone of this approach is the 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 (𝗤𝗠𝗦), which ensures that cybersecurity is not an afterthought, but rather a fundamental and systematic part of the entire product lifecycle 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴.. A well-implemented QMS helps identify vulnerabilities early, reduces risks, prevents costly recalls, and, most importantly, ensures patient safety. In parallel, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀before selling medical devices on international markets is essential. These regulations not only ensure that products are safe and cyber secure, but also promote the establishment of best practices from the outset. 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 isn’t a one-time task—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. From updating security protocols to monitoring devices post-launch, protecting patients and businesses requires ongoing vigilance. I thank DEKRA Digital & Product Solutions for hosting this event and raising awareness about this critical topic. #MedicalCybersecurity #HealthcareSecurity #Cybersecurity #DEKRA

Deep Armor, in collaboration with MassMEDIC , invites you to a webinar on “Achieving Cybersecurity & Compliance Readiness for Healthcare & Medical Devices.” Join us to explore key strategies for strengthening the cybersecurity posture of your healthcare devices and SMDs while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Learn about the essential steps for FDA compliance and how Deep Armor can support you in the process. Date: January 16, 2025 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gnfBE9jd #Cybersecurity #HealthcareSecurity #MedicalDevices #Webinar #FDACompliance #DeepArmor #MASSMEDIC

DEKRA Cybersecurity Conference – Behind the Scenes: How integrating cybersecurity from the ground is key to building secure medical devices. 🔐 Developing secure, reliable and compliant medical equipment is essential to withstand possible cyber-threats and to provide excellent and secure patient care. ⚕️ During the DEKRA Cybersecurity Conference in October, we addressed the importance of complying with regulatory requirements before selling medical devices on international markets, not only to ensure that products are safe and cyber secure but also to establish good practices from the scratches 🔐 As our speaker Alessandro Vitiello, Managing Director in D.med Software, emphasized in our panel discussion about Medical Cybersecurity, “Cybersecurity activities should be considered from the very beginning and should be fully integrated into the development lifecycle of medical products”. Find out more about how DEKRA can guide you through the complex landscape of cybersecurity requirements for medical devices, mitigating risks and safeguarding sensitive data 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wPdhZ #MedicalCybersecurity #HealthcareSecurity #Cybersecurity #DEKRA

In today’s connected world,🌍 MedTech cybersecurity is essential to protect patient safety and sensitive data.📊 Building security into every step of the product lifecycle, supported by strong QMS and regulatory compliance, ensures devices remain safe and reliable.🔒 Cybersecurity isn’t a one-time effort —it’s an ongoing responsibility. It’s a Must not a Maybe.

It was a great pleasure to co-author the Medical Device Product Security Incident Response Guide (MedPSIRG) and the Cybersecurity Incident Response Guide (CSIRG) for Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMed)—a milestone in my career that marks my first professional publications. The process of writing these guides was both challenging and rewarding, pushing me to translate complex cybersecurity concepts into actionable insights tailored to the needs of the medical technology industry in the APAC region. Equally fulfilling was the opportunity to conduct a cybersecurity simulation exercise, allowing participants to put these guides into practice. As technology rapidly advances, so do the threats we face, both in number and in complexity. This underscores the importance for organisations to proactively build the right capabilities and foster resilience against evolving cyber threats. A big thank you to everyone involved ! Here’s to more collaborations and initiatives that advance cybersecurity readiness across industries! Access the guides here: https://lnkd.in/eCdEEvNW #Cybersecurity #IncidentResponse #CyberResilience

Not sure where to find the right solutions for your medical device cybersecurity strategy? Learn how iota Biosciences, Inc. powered by Astellas successfully submitted to the FDA using Medcrypt's services. Discover which Medcrypt package fits your organization. Plan your medical device cybersecurity strategy, meet regulatory requirements, and get your medical devices to market. Visit medcrypt.com/pricing to get started. #FDAguidance #medicaldevicecybersecurity #cybersecuritysolutions #medtech

🛑 Is your MedTech organization prepared to combat the rising threat of ransomware? 🛑 At the 2024 Cybersecurity Summit by AdvaMed, I attended the session "Securing Med Devices and the Impact of Ransomware on IoMT" presented by Chris Reed, Sr. Director of Cybersecurity Policy at Medtronic. Chris highlighted that ransomware attacks on healthcare have surged by over 300% since 2015, posing significant risks to patient safety. Even though medical devices aren't typically the entry point, they can still be affected, leading to disrupted workflows and potential harm. Here's a checklist to strengthen your defenses: ✅ Collaborate with Healthcare Providers: Partner with HDOs to enhance device resilience and cybersecurity readiness. ✅ Assess Workflow Impacts: Understand how network outages affect staff and patient care, even if devices operate independently. ✅ Enhance Data Transparency: Support centralized incident reporting to comprehend ransomware's impact on medical devices better. ✅ Implement Proactive Measures: Regularly patch and update devices to increase resilience against cyber threats. ✅ Engage in Industry Communication: Share information within the industry to stay ahead of emerging threats. It's crucial for us in the MedTech industry to think beyond our devices and address the broader ecosystem to ensure patient safety. #MedTech #Cybersecurity #Ransomware #PatientSafety

Are your medical imaging systems silently exposing patient data to cyber threats? Our detailed blog uncovers the hidden vulnerabilities within DICOM, the widely used protocol for medical imaging, which could be the weak link in your cybersecurity defenses. While DICOM has been around for decades, the cybersecurity risks associated with this standard are often overlooked, leaving sensitive patient information and critical medical devices at risk of exploitation by cybercriminals. This issue may not be new, but it remains just as urgent today. If you're in the MedTech or healthcare industry, you must understand how DICOM vulnerabilities could impact your operations, compromise patient safety, and lead to costly data breaches. The blog also highlights essential strategies for mitigating these risks, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding your systems from evolving cyberattacks. Don’t wait for a breach to happen—proactively secure your medical devices and protect your patients by addressing these overlooked cybersecurity threats. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gpNaZtBb #Cybersecurity #MedTech #DICOM #MedicalDevices #PatientDataProtection #BlueGoatCyber