The FDA’s new rules require all new medical device submissions to have incorporated cybersecurity measures, including a software bill of materials (SBOMs) that details existing vulnerabilities. Although the full impact of these requirements will not be seen for years, they are expected to enforce accountability among manufacturers, shifting towards a more secure healthcare structure. The emphasis on cybersecurity measures also offers purchasers more leverage, while urging providers to demand improved security from manufacturers in an effort to advance patient safety.
The NCSC wants developers to get serious on software security
The NCSC’s new Software Security Code of Practice has been praised by cyber professionals as a significant advancement in enhancing software supply chain security.
