With Increasing Reliance On Healthcare Technology, Cybersecurity Is A Growing Concern

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued guidelines for security measures for medical devices due to the growing concern over increased risk of cyber attacks with the growth of digital health. The move comes as the healthcare sector has been mostly reactive rather than proactive in terms of cybersecurity. The guidelines call upon the applicants to submit a plan to identify and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and to ensure that devices and related systems are cybersecure.