The increasing vulnerability of medical devices to cybersecurity attacks is causing concern among hospitals. Even if a device is approved by the FDA, hospitals cannot be certain of its security. As a result, more hospitals are demanding security requirements upfront from manufacturers. Instances of security flaws in medical devices have resulted in financial loss and lawsuits for companies. The healthcare industry is now focused on ensuring the security of connected devices and protecting patient information.
Regional healthcare systems report data breaches affecting more than 1.5 million
Two US healthcare networks, Connecticut’s Community Health Center Inc. and California’s NorthBay Healthcare Corporation, have reported data breaches affecting over 1.5 million people. Patient data
