Velentium launches embedded cybersecurity training and certification for medical device industry

Velentium has announced the launch of a new training and certification series, Mastering Embedded Cybersecurity.

The program has been created as a response to mounting threats as cybersecurity continues to play a larger role in medical device development. The training will establish standards and educate the world’s leading medical device manufacturers and their engineers on how to avoid and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

CEO Dan Purvis said: “Our security experts have worked tirelessly with regulatory and standard bodies to better define the tools, techniques, and processes for the medical device industry, giving us first-hand knowledge of the intricate security issues and increasing vulnerabilities facing the industry today. As soon as we began teasing this program, we received significant interest from some of the world’s leading players in the medical device field, demonstrating an urgent need for formal training on how to implement cybersecurity best practices and processes in pre-market and post-market activities.”

Velentium will use the bestselling textbook Medical Device Cybersecurity for Engineers and Manufacturers, a comprehensive guide for medical device manufacturers seeking to implement secure lifecycle management processes.

Given current restrictions imposed by the global health pandemic, training will temporarily occur in virtual classrooms. The program is being offered via take-home course kits, synchronous online learning sessions, or customizable corporate training. The curriculum also includes stand-alone or bundled Parasoft software training to deliver an exercise-focused workshop that grows developers’ understanding of secure and quality coding standards and expertise in applying Parasoft’s automated testing solution to medical software development. 

Christopher Gates, Principal Security Architect at Velentium, added: "According to the FDA, eight cybersecurity-related recalls occurred in 2019. There have been more than forty in 2020, marking a significant increase. This training and certification program serves as an indispensable resource for medical device manufacturers.”