The EU Commission has proposed an action plan to protect the healthcare sector from cyber threats, including setting up a cybersecurity centre within the EU’s cybersecurity agency, ENISA. The plan, which includes support, resources, and threat warnings for organisations, does not feature additional funding. It aims to establish a response service for significant cyber incidents and deter cyber activities using diplomatic sanctions. The plan proposes funding from EU countries and the development of cybersecurity spending vouchers for smaller healthcare organisations. A consultation will be held before a final recommendation.
Dispersed responsibility, lack of asset inventory is causing gaps in medical device cybersecurity
Witnesses at a House hearing on medical device cybersecurity highlighted the need for better tracking of devices and their vulnerability to cyber threats. They noted
