The healthcare sector faces unique cybersecurity challenges due to factors like sectors’ size, technology restrictions, 24/7/365 operations, and regulatory scrutiny. Attacks on healthcare systems not only risk lives but also carry severe regulatory penalties. A compromised device can provide access to multiple systems, creating more scope for security gaps and vulnerabilities. The financial impact of breaches could be enormous, and healthcare has been the costliest industry for breaches since 2011.

Singapore: Health Sciences Authority launches public consultation on the Best Practices Guide for Medical Device Cybersecurity
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has revealed its Best Practices Guide for Medical Device Cybersecurity. The guide provides advice for pre-market and post-market stages of