Dec 11, 2015 | Cybersecurity | 0 |
In collaboration with other agencies, the US Food and Drug Administration will offer a public workshop early next year that addresses the complex cybersecurity challenges of medical devices. The session, “Moving Forward: Collaborative Approaches to Medical Device Cybersecurity,” will be held January 20–21, 2016, from 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM at the FDA’s White Oak Campus in Silver Spring, Md, and will also be streamed online.
Read MoreNov 19, 2015 | Cybersecurity | 0 |
According to a white paper published by the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), cybersecurity best practices and standards by manufacturers and healthcare providers offer the clearest line of defense against cyber attacks. Manufacturers, installers, service staff, and healthcare providers must work together to advance cybersecurity measures, particularly as the Internet of Things advances towards greater interoperability and data exchange.
Read MoreAug 20, 2015 | Cybersecurity | 0 |
The last 2 years have brought encouraging signs of progress in the struggle for cybersecurity, says Anthony Catalano, a healthcare security management consultant for SecureState, a cybersecurity firm. Hospital leaders are increasingly recognizing the seriousness of the issue and making it a higher priority at their facilities. However, balancing long-term security concerns against day-to-day needs remains an ongoing challenge for many healthcare facilities.
Read MoreJul 28, 2015 | Cybersecurity | 0 |
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking comments on a draft guide that would help healthcare providers make mobile devices more secure to protect patient data. “Securing Electronic Health Records on Mobile Devices” is available for public comment through September 25, 2015.
Read MoreJul 10, 2015 | Cybersecurity | 0 |
Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE), an organization that aims to improve interoperability in healthcare, is seeking public comment for two white papers authored by the IHE Patient Care Device Technical Committee. The documents, addressing medical device cybersecurity and software patching for medical devices, are posted on the IHE website and will be available for feedback through July 31.
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