As cyberattacks on healthcare persist, can the FDA’s new device regs hold up?

While medical device cybersecurity was previously overlooked, the scenario changed in 2023 when stricter safety requirements were enforced. These measures prioritized the need for security at a time when cyberattacks were compromising not only data but also hospital operations and potentially patient safety. While progress is being made, ongoing challenges include outdated systems and the threat from legacy devices that are vulnerable to attacks.