As the number of medical devices in healthcare facilities grows, experts have urged providers to employ robust cybersecurity practices for these equipment. Manufacturers are now required to disclose cybersecurity issues at the pre-market stage, while existing devices must be continually maintained and updated. New technology tools are emerging to help deal with these concerns, while organisations such as the FDA and the Health Sector Coordinating Council offer valuable guidance on medical device cybersecurity.
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
