It is a challenging task to secure devices against cyber threats while clients expect to preserve functionality without overcomplicated security measures.
The software usually connects to the internet or hospital networks, therefore data might be available through mobile phones or other connected devices.
Among many novelties linked to cybersecurity risks, two new regulations on medical devices have been adopted and entered into force on 25 May 2017.
These regulations introduce new essential cybersecurity requirements for all medical devices that incorporate electronic programmable systems and software that are medical devices in themselves within the EU.
This means that manufacturers have to develop and manufacture their products in accordance with the state of the art technologies and taking into account the principles of risk management.
The above affects information security, as well as requires to set out minimum requirements concerning IT security measures, including protection against unauthorized access to vulnerable personal data.
Creation and support of Risk Management files according to CyberSecurity
Provide expert opinion on the acceptability of all remaining risks for CyberSecurity
Implementation of information security management systems and certification support
Support of security level specification and determination of the safety aspects of medical devices
Evaluation of medical device software requirements
safety assessment of software architecture
safety review of risk analysis
Transformation or creation of design and development procedures for CyberSecurity
User guide Support and review of CyberSecurity design
Development environment security assessment
Gap analysis
Risk assessment for the development environment
Threat modeling