Week Six
Hello! Welcome to this week's Ryan Report. Today, I will discuss the press release from the FDA describing the agency's efforts to strengthen their medical device cybersecurity program.
Scott Gottlieb, the FDA commissioner, begins the statement with the sobering and very true proclamation that cyber threats pose a realistic danger to medical devices. The agency isn't aware of any attacks directly affecting a patient-connected medical device, but the risk is certainly there.
Gottlieb announces the launch of a cybersecurity playbook for healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs, i.e. hospitals) that is focused on promoting cybersecurity readiness. Also, he announces the signing of two memoranda of understanding that provide for increased information sharing.
Both the playbook and MOU are significant advancements to improve the cybersecurity of medical devices. HDOs have in recent years sought guidance from the FDA regarding the agency's position on securing computerized medical devices. The second half of the announcement, the MOU, pave the way for enhanced information sharing which stands to benefit the healthcare community at large by providing access to threat intelligence and mitigation resources.
Scott Gottlieb, the FDA commissioner, begins the statement with the sobering and very true proclamation that cyber threats pose a realistic danger to medical devices. The agency isn't aware of any attacks directly affecting a patient-connected medical device, but the risk is certainly there.
Gottlieb announces the launch of a cybersecurity playbook for healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs, i.e. hospitals) that is focused on promoting cybersecurity readiness. Also, he announces the signing of two memoranda of understanding that provide for increased information sharing.
Both the playbook and MOU are significant advancements to improve the cybersecurity of medical devices. HDOs have in recent years sought guidance from the FDA regarding the agency's position on securing computerized medical devices. The second half of the announcement, the MOU, pave the way for enhanced information sharing which stands to benefit the healthcare community at large by providing access to threat intelligence and mitigation resources.
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