Tips on medical device security from the product leaders’ perspective

Medical device innovations have improved patient care but also present security challenges for healthcare organizations. Security experts discussed strategies for securing connected technologies in healthcare, including integrating security practices into product development and early integration of product security. Building a program and gaining executive support are important for getting buy-in for product security. The passage of the 2022 Omnibus Appropriations Act has given the FDA legislative authority over medical device manufacturers, requiring them to provide software bill of materials and maintain device security. Understanding clinical workflows is challenging, and product security specialists play a crucial role in testing and improving medical devices.