FDA, DHS to increase collaboration on medical device security and framework

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have signed an agreement to improve coordination on medical device security. The agreement aims to enhance collaboration in addressing potential threats and flaws in medical devices, ensuring patient safety. The strengthened partnership will allow for easier data sharing and better responses to cybersecurity threats. The FDA and DHS have increased device vulnerability disclosures in recent years, indicating that vendors are taking steps to improve device security.