Is Your Medical Device Security Strategy Keeping Up?
Connected medical devices are transforming patient care, but they also present new cybersecurity challenges. In a recent Help Net Security article, our CEO Ken Zalevsky shared valuable insights on how CISOs can stay ahead:
- Proactive Engagement: Real-time vulnerability tracking and fast security patching are critical. Medical device security isn’t just a checkpoint—it’s an ongoing commitment.
- Regulatory Alignment: The FDA now requires continuous vulnerability monitoring, coordinated disclosure policies, and robust patching strategies. Automation plays a key role here, especially in SBOM management, dependency tracking, and compliance reporting.
- Collaboration is Key: Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility between manufacturers, healthcare providers, and regulators. Clear, repeatable processes for supplier risk assessment and securing the software supply chain can reduce exposure to threats.
Ken’s insights underscore the importance of leveraging SBOMs not just for compliance but as a proactive tool for mitigating risks throughout a device’s lifecycle.
