FDA Seeks $60 Million in Funding to Improve Access to Safe and Effective Medical Products
The total $8.4 billion fiscal year 2023 budget request is 34% higher than the agency’s 2022 appropriated funding level.
Tag Archives: vulnerabilities
How and Why Health Systems Will Step Up Medical Device Cybersecurity in 2022
This year, the healthcare industry will step up its fight against cyberattacks because the costs and risks to patient care are becoming too great.
FDA Issues Cybersecurity Alert About Vulnerabilities in Software Components
Unauthorized access could allow an attacker to take full control of the host operating system.
Neutralizing the Healthcare Industry’s Biggest Cyberthreats
Five steps to better protect providers, medtech companies, their networks, data and patients from a cyberattack.
The Evolution of Medical Device Cybersecurity Threats in the Wake of COVID-19
The omicron variant of the coronavirus has made clear that the impact of the pandemic is far from over, particularly for health systems and hospitals. The ongoing need to limit close contact between providers and patients means technology will continue to play a key role, but with that increased reliance on technology comes the heightened exposure to cyber risks, as well.
Cybersecurity Attacks Once Again Top ECRI’s Annual Health Technology Hazards List
The threat of an attack is imminent. It is critical for medical devices and systems, as well as healthcare facilities to have the right safeguards in place.
Cybersecurity and Ransomware Threats: Is Your Technology Stuck in the ‘90s?
Enter Killware. As cyberattacks continue to increase in healthcare, medtech companies need to make sure their essential software is up to date. This Q&A with Brian Wrozek of Optiv Security takes a look at how medtech companies and healthcare organizations can address this threat.
Medical Systems Cybersecurity
It’s important to draw on experience from other sectors.
IoMT, Connected Devices Introduce More Cyber Threats into MedTech and Healthcare Organizations
To change the landscape of cyber threats in healthcare, companies must prioritize designing security into devices.
More Cyberattacks in Healthcare, Yet Most MedTech Leaders Unprepared, Says Survey
A mere 13% of IoMT leaders believe their organization is in a good place to mitigate future risks related to cybersecurity.
