cybersecurity
Cybersecurity firm warns of hackers targeting biomedical devices
The healthcare sector is facing a range of cyberattacks and malicious activity, according to a report from cybersecurity experts FireEye. Read more
Have we learned anything from medtech security breaches?
Medical Plastics News editor Laura Hughes asks why medical device cybersecurity still continues to be a headache for medtech designers, despite years of scandals. Read more
The 17 requirements for secure connected medical devices
Stacie Hoffmann, digital policy and cyber security consultant at Oxford Information Labs and the lead author of the IoT Security Foundation’s healthcare white paper, writes about the security requirements needed for medical devices. Read more
How industry can be more proactive with medical device cybersecurity
The chief deception officer at Attivo Networks Carolyn Crandall has suggested that industry could be more proactive when it comes to the cybersecurity of medical devices. Read more
Scott Gottlieb: How his time at the FDA affected medtech
The Food and Drug Administration commissioner Scott Gottlieb has tendered his resignation, meaning he will leave his post next month. Read more
Consortium develops set of recommended practices surrounding cybersecurity
The Medical Device Innovation, Safety, and Security Consortium (MDISS) has announced it is developing a set of recommended practices and profiles for securing medical systems. Read more
FDA looks to strengthen medical device cybersecurity program – with help of device manufacturers
The FDA has released a statement discussing its efforts to strengthen the agency’s medical device cybersecurity program as part of its mission to protect patients. Read more
FDA outlines developments for 3D printing, AI & cybersecurity
The FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) is working on new industry policies and regulations for medical device cybersecurity, 3D-printing and artificial intelligence (AI), according to Regulatory Focus. Read more
Arxan talks cyber-security and medical device vulnerabilities
Medical Plastics News speaks to Rusty Carter, VP of Product Management at application protection company Arxan Technologies about cyber-security and medical device vulnerabilities. Read more
Learning to trust: should we let our medtech guard down?
In the latest edition of Medical Plastics News, group editor Lu Rahman discusses issues of data security and whether we should trust connected medical devices. Read more
Wireless syringe infusion pumps vulnerable to cyber-attacks
The US Department of Homeland Security issues warning over the devices, which it says could be hacked. Read more
UK to receive medical device cyber-security testing lab
A programme designed to test the cyber-security capabilities of medical devices will come to the UK by the end of 2017. Read more
Irish cybersecurity firm bags Fresenius contract
Nova Leah, a Dundalk headquartered medical device security company has secured a deal with Fresenius Medical Care, a major supplier of dialysis products. Read more
Study finds ‘critical security deficiencies’ in medical devices
Survey of medical device manufacturers and healthcare delivery organisations reveals industry’s lack of confidence and alignment in securing medical devices. Read more
Under attack: How safe is your connected medical device?
Lu Rahman examines the growing issue of cybersecurity and medical devices. Read more
Make the connection: Cybercrime in the medical device sector
Lu Rahman discusses the rising threat of cyber crime in the medical device sector. Read more
Cybersecurity and medical devices: Expert advice
Cybersecurity threats are an increasing worry to medical device businesses. Nova Leah offers expert advice in the safeguarding of medical devices. The company’s founder Anita Finnegan discusses the significance of the company’s work. Read more
Why preparing World of Health IT is so fun
Healthcare communications consultant Teresa Bau discusses preparing the World of Health IT (WoHIT), meeting healthcare professionals and working in areas close to her heart. Read more
Vibrator sends hard-hitting security message
Trend Micro spokesman, Udo Schneider recently demonstrated his ability to hack almost any device by placing a large, neon-pink vibrator on a desk and bringing it to life through his computer Read more
Medical devices to get FDA cybersecurity guidance
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft guidelines on how medical device makers can protect patients from cybersecurity vulnerabilities in their devices Read more