The US Congress implemented stricter medical device cybersecurity regulations last year to prioritize safety amid growing cyberattack incidents. The new requirements incorporated into the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act define a “cyber device” and outline stricter cybersecurity requirements for device makers. Simultaneously, the FDA issued a final premarket guidance for manufacturers. Despite these efforts, key challenges remain, including outdated systems and ‘legacy devices’, while future device security may be influenced by artificial intelligence technologies and evolving threats.
The NHS needs to tighten its third-party supplier cybersecurity
The NHS should proactively fortify cybersecurity within its third-party software suppliers following recent damaging ransomware attacks, says Jonathan Lee from Trend Micro. He suggests implementing
