The House Energy & Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee discussed how to protect medical devices from cyber threats amid layoffs at the FDA and other HHS divisions. Cyber threats target both old and new medical devices, posing potential risks to patients. The FDA has improved device cybersecurity, but future efforts could be impacted by staffing cuts. Experts stressed the need for collaboration between the government and the private sector to protect against cybersecurity threats.
Using risk mapping to improve healthcare cybersecurity
The Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) cybersecurity working group is to map critical dependencies and identify vulnerabilities to safeguard the healthcare sector from cyber attacks.
