The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today issued an advisory regarding infusion pumps from BD (NYSE:BD). CISA’s advisory concerns the BD BodyGuard infusion pumps. They may contain a vulnerability in the form of a missing protection mechanism for an alternate hardware interface. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
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BD secures ISO certification for its information security management system
BD announced today that it has secured ISO certification for its enterprise-level Information Security Management System. The Franklin Lakes, New Jersey–based company said the ISMS meets a rigorous set of independently audited international standards. BD says the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification demonstrates its commitment to protecting the company, customers and patients from cybersecurity threats. The International […]
CISA warns on cybersecurity vulnerabilities for certain Baxter infusion pumps
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today issued a warning on some Baxter (NYSE:BAX) infusion pumps. Sigma and Baxter Spectrum infusion pumps are included in a CISA notice over remotely exploitable vulnerabilities. Those vulnerabilities include: missing description of sensitive data, use of externally controlled format string and missing authentication for critical functions. The […]
BD, government warn on cybersecurity issues with BD’s Pyxis, Synapsys systems
The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today released advisories on two products from BD (NYSE:BDX). Vulnerabilities with the BD Pyxis automated medication dispensing system and the BD Synapsys microbiology informatics software were voluntarily reported by Franklin Lakes, New Jersey–based BD through the CISA coordinated vulnerability disclosure program. The BD Pyxis’ vulnerability is labeled […]
Stryker leaders talk medtech trends at DeviceTalks Boston: ‘If you’re slow, you’re going to lose’
The first day of DeviceTalks Boston closed with a panel of Stryker (NYSE:SYK) executives discussing new tools, technologies and strategies in medtech. Digital VP Tracy Robertson, Digital, Robotics, and Enabling Technologies President Robert Cohen and Surgical Technologies VP of Digital Innovation Siddarth Satish offered their thoughts on industry trends in healthcare and at the Kalamazoo, […]
Government warns on cybersecurity issues with Philips’ e-Alert MRI monitoring system
The U.S. Cyber Security & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today issued a notice regarding the e-Alert system from Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG). CISA called attention to the e-Alert MRI system monitoring platform (version 2.7 and prior) and a potential vulnerability related to “missing authentication for critical function.” According to the CISA notice, successful exploitation of the […]
Government warns on cybersecurity issue with Fresenius Kabi’s Agilia Connect infusion system
The U.S. Cyber Security & Infrastructure Security Agency today issued a medical advisory for the Fresenius Kabi Agilia Connect infusion system. Fresenius Kabi’s Agilia Connect infusion system has been deemed “exploitable remotely/low attack complexity” by the agency. Successful exploitation of vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information, modify settings or parameters or perform […]
BD is upping its game on cybersecurity
BD (NYSE: BDX) is touting that it is the first medical technology company authorized as a Common Vulnerability and Exposures (CVE) Numbering Authority by the CVE Program. BD officials say the authorization further boosts the company’s healthcare cybersecurity leadership. Get the full story on our sister site Medical Design & Outsourcing.
FDA seeks more money, authority in budget request
The FDA wants more money from Congress for the coming fiscal year — and more power, too. Out of its $6.5 billion total budget, the agency is asking $676.55 million for its medical device program. That includes $571 million for the Center for Devices & Radiological Health (CDRH) and $105.4 million for the Office of Regulatory […]
Emergo by UL, MedCrypt pair on cybersecurity
Emergo by UL and MedCrypt will jointly offer cybersecurity risk management and mitigation for connected medical devices and systems. Medtech and healthcare technology consulting group Emergo and healthcare cybersecurity developer MedCrypt said this week that they will refer prospective clients to one another and co-market their cybersecurity software solutions, consulting and risk management services to ensure clients understand […]
How 5G could affect medtech
The latest standard of broadband technology continues to make waves in 2021. But what about medtech? Cellphone using 5G (Imagy by Frederik Lipfert on Unsplash) Wireless tech companies such as Qualcomm are predicting download speeds as high as 10 gigabits per second as next-generation 5G cellular networks roll out worldwide. The open question in medtech is […]