Hospitals and medical device manufacturers must collaborate on shared responsibility for data security to shield patient information and medical device systems against cybercriminal activity. This includes device manufacturers incorporating safety measures like configurable encryption and user authentication into their products, and hospitals taking necessary steps to implement and maintain these features. The US FDA supports this model, requiring manufacturers to employ “security by design.” For successful data security implementation, clear communication and knowledge sharing between hospitals and manufacturers is essential.
EU launches plan to combat cyber threats to hospitals
Luxembourg’s hospitals are unprepared for cyber threats, as are many across Europe. Threats include ransomware and hacks that can impact patient care. The European Commission
