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The traditional approach to medical device security is broken. Security has been seen as a roadblock for too long. A choice manufacturers have to make between:  ☐  Delivering life-changing patient benefits, and  ☐  Getting devices to market quickly. But this mindset is outdated. Security doesn’t have to slow you down or limit innovation. Here’s how security can actually enable both: 1️⃣ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 (absolutely essential) Incorporating security from the beginning prevents costly fixes later. It’s faster and more efficient than patching vulnerabilities after development. 2️⃣ 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 Good security doesn’t have to complicate things for patients or clinicians. Usable security ensures devices are safe and easy to adopt. 3️⃣ 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 Automation, AI, and advanced testing solutions can make security a seamless part of development—speeding up the path to market. The result? You don’t have to choose between security, patient benefits, and speed. With the right strategies, you can achieve all three—and meet the high expectations of today’s healthcare landscape. What’s your experience? Have you seen security become an enabler rather than a barrier? I'm happy to hear your thoughts! #MedicalDevices #Cybersecurity #MedTech

Specific Technology Challenges Electronic Health Records (EHR): Complexity and usability issues can make EHR systems difficult for staff to use efficiently. Telemedicine: Poor video and audio quality, as well as connectivity issues, can hinder the effectiveness of telemedicine solutions. Medical Device Integration: Challenges in integrating various medical devices with hospital IT systems can lead to gaps in data collection and analysis. Cybersecurity: Protecting against cyber threats is a significant challenge, especially with the increasing amount of digital data and interconnected devices. Data Analytics: Inefficient data analytics tools can prevent hospitals from leveraging data to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Thank you to this individual for taking the time to provide the following feedback. While it is anonymous, we can reveal that it comes from the General Manager of a global company in medical device production. 🙏 "We produce thousands of medical devices every year. And lately, the challenges are getting bigger. Our clients—hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers—ask us: 'How can we protect ourselves from the daily cyberattacks?' They know what’s at stake: ⭕ Patient safety is on the line. ⭕ Hospitals are getting locked down—surgeries postponed, critical care delayed. ⭕ Data is being lost, sometimes forever. ⭕ Our brand’s reputation? It takes a massive hit. ⭕ And when regulations aren’t met, fines come down hard We needed a solution that protects our devices so that we don’t have to worry about it every day. One that doesn’t create more vulnerabilities. One of the issues are technical barriers because all our products are with different sizes ans OS! Hence the need for a very adaptable and lightweight solution. That’s when we turned to Parcoor.Their embedded technology not only detects threats but also neutralizes them in real time, directly from the operating system. It can isolate or eliminate threats without disrupting the device's operability. With no more that 1 or 2 updates a year!” For us, it’s about ensuring our clients can trust our devices, no matter what." ---------------------------------------------- Detection at 99.98% False positives at 0.50% Memory overhead of 1.12 KB = 0.00000112 GB! No cloud. Endpoint detection in real time. We do much more with much less space! Contact us: 👉 clotilde.nebel@parcoor.com 👉+33 (0) 681 405 379 #CybersecurityInnovation #ConnectedDevices #OT #iot #threat #healthindustry #detectionengineering #cyberattacks #HealthTech #MedicalImaging #protection #controlsystems #ai #threatdetection #embeddedsystems #MedTech #embeddedsecurity #artificialintelligence #performance #Cybersecurity #HealthTech #PatientSafety #Parcoor #Innovation Florian HADDAD, SEBASTIEN AUBREE Samuel Sancerni Bertrand Beaumont, Olaf von Wackerbarth, Laurent MOLINA, kamal EL KAKIRI, Laurence Comte-Arassus, Johann Cordier, Joël Chaussard Katia PICKUS Antoine GROHEUX Francis Morel, Ibrahim KAMAL, David DESPRETZ, PhD, Jean-Marc Pichard, Sophie S., Sébastien G., Neeraj Mathur Monica Sordi PhD Jeff Loeb

Hello everyone! As healthcare adopts connected medical devices and digital tools, the benefits are clear. However, these innovations also bring cybersecurity risks that must be addressed to safeguard patient data and ensure safe care. 🔐 The Risks of Connected Devices While devices like insulin pumps and digital health records enhance care, their connectivity exposes them to threats like malware and data breaches, which can jeopardize patient safety. 🛡️ Strengthening Cybersecurity - Encryption: Protect data from unauthorized access. - Regular Updates: Keep software patched and up to date. - Access Controls: Use multi-factor authentication for added security. - Continuous Monitoring: Detect threats early to prevent damage. - Incident Response: Have a clear action plan for breaches. ⚖️ The Role of Regulations Agencies like the FDA set security standards for medical devices, and compliance is crucial to patient protection. 🚀 The Future AI and machine learning will play key roles in preemptively addressing threats, and collaboration across the healthcare sector is essential for securing patient data. Prioritizing cybersecurity ensures that digital advancements enhance patient care safely. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dSFWT98M #technology #technews #healthcare #innovation #digitaltransformation #cybersecurity #medicaldevice #informationtechnology #tech

𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐔𝐒𝐃 𝟏𝟐.𝟎𝟔 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟎 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐃𝐅 @ https://lnkd.in/d3stxqPY The Medical Device Security Market was valued at USD 6.09 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 12.06 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9% from 2023 to 2030. The medical device security market is expanding rapidly due to the growing need to protect sensitive health information and ensure the safety of medical devices from cyber threats. As healthcare systems increasingly rely on connected medical devices for patient monitoring, diagnostics, and treatment, the risk of cyberattacks has surged, driving the demand for robust security solutions. Regulatory requirements and industry standards, such as those mandated by the FDA and GDPR, further emphasize the importance of securing medical devices. Innovations in encryption, authentication, and continuous monitoring technologies are essential in safeguarding these devices from vulnerabilities. As the healthcare industry continues to digitize, the medical device security market plays a crucial role in maintaining patient safety, data integrity, and compliance with regulatory frameworks. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 ◘ McAfee, ◘ Clear Data Technologies, ◘ FDS, A DXC Technology Company, ◘ Check Point Software,  ◘ Palo Alto Networks, ◘ Cisco ., ◘ Sophos ltd, ◘ CloudPassage, ◘ Bharathi Business Machines International, ◘ General Electric Company  ◘ and other players #MedicalDeviceSecurity #Cybersecurity #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #IoTSecurity #PatientSafety #HealthcareSecurity #CyberHealth #DataProtection #MedTech #HealthcareCompliance #MedicalDeviceSafety #HealthDataSecurity #SecureMedicalDevices #HealthCareInnovation #HealthIT #DigitalTransformation #MedicalDeviceCompliance #CyberDefense.

🎁 Looking for a unique stocking stuffer this holiday season? If you or someone you know is curious about the security of medical devices, my book, Do No Harm: Protecting Connected Medical Devices, Healthcare, and Data from Hackers and Adversarial Nation States, is a perfect pick! This easy-to-read guide takes you on a journey through the history of IoT devices, explores how international laws and compliance shape modern medical device manufacturing, and delves into the security challenges hospitals and patients face today. Used by universities to educate the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, the book offers: ✔️ Clear explanations for both technical and non-technical readers. ✔️ Common-sense approaches to protect vulnerable devices. ✔️ A thoughtful roadmap for safeguarding critical healthcare systems and personal data. 📖 Whether you're a tech enthusiast, healthcare worker, or simply want to learn how these devices impact your life, this book has something for everyone. 👉 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eR4QnXZf #Cybersecurity #MedicalDevices #IoTSecurity #Healthcare #DataPrivacy #HolidayGifts #DoNoHarm #CyberAwareness #StockingStuffers

The rapid advancement of health tech is reshaping healthcare delivery and heightening the need for strong cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive health data. As digital healthcare expands through telemedicine, wearable devices, and AI diagnostics, securing patient information and medical systems is essential. Given the universal demand for healthcare, health tech’s vast reach means cybersecurity isn’t just a feature—it’s critical to maintaining patient’s trust and ensuring uninterrupted care. To create a seamless, secure healthcare system, health tech and cybersecurity must work hand in hand. A proactive approach is essential, both in health outcomes and in preventing cyber threats that could disrupt patient care. As health tech drives innovation in personalized and predictive medicine, integrating rigorous cybersecurity safeguards will be vital for building a reliable and trusted healthcare ecosystem for the future. #HealthTech #Cybersecurity #DataPrivacy #PatientSafety #HealthSecurity #TechInHealthcare #HealthDataProtection

The recent FDA guidance on its Refuse to Accept policy provides insights into what it means for a #medicaldevice to be a #cyberdevice. Learn more in our webinar Understanding Cyber Devices in #Healthcare. #cybersecurity #IOT

The recent FDA guidance on its Refuse to Accept policy provides insights into what it means for a #medicaldevice to be a #cyberdevice. Learn more in our webinar Understanding Cyber Devices in #Healthcare. #cybersecurity #IOT

It will be important to balance the availability and quality of care as digital technologies enable medical professionals to diagnose, treat, and oversee health virtually. Digital healthcare technology, like cloud-connected wearables, is helping healthcare organizations deliver more equitable healthcare across communities. However, the increasing adoption of remote patient monitoring and digital devices raises concerns about cybersecurity risks and care quality. Expertise and best practice will be key for organizations looking to make the most out of these new technologies, while safeguarding their patient’s data and privacy. Find out more about the role of digital trust and security in healthcare: https://lnkd.in/efgsXsVk #BSI #Digital #Healthcare #Telemedicine