The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said it is aware of vulnerabilities affecting Treck IP stack implications for embedded systems. Known as Ripple20, the vulnerabilities allow a remote attacker to exploit and take control of an affected system, according to the CISA statement. Among the affected companies were B. Braun, Baxter (NYSE:BAX), Green Hills […]
DeviceTalks Minnesota 2019: Exhibitor insights you need to know
There were a host of medtech insights to be gained on the exhibitor floor of DeviceTalks Minnesota in September, from LVAD innovations at Abbott to cybersecurity tips from Green Hills Software to Xometry’s use of AI to help device makers secure better 3D printing and other manufacturing processes. Check out what editor Chris Newmarker discovered […]
URGENT/11 cybersecurity vulnerabilities could affect medtech
This article has been updated with information from BD. Cybersecurity researchers have identified 11 vulnerabilities that could allow anyone to remotely take control of an imaging system, an infusion pump or an anesthesia machine, according to the FDA. More types of devices may be affected as well. The vulnerabilities, called URGENT/11, allow attacks to occur […]
Medical device cybersecurity: It’s time to get real
Medical device makers, regulators and healthcare delivery organizations are increasingly working together to strengthen cybersecurity. But are they doing enough? Almost no one in the medtech industry disputes the vulnerability posed by cyberattacks. How to go about boosting security is another matter – one on which those stakeholders have recently stepped up their collaboration. One […]
Medical IoT and the security challenges for healthcare: What you need to know
What do healthcare providers want from medical device manufacturers concerning network and device security? Martin Nappi, Green Hills Software The advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) has created enormous opportunity and profound challenges for any business looking to take on the digital transformation. But no industry faces more of a test to make this change […]
10 exhibitors at DeviceTalks Boston you should know
DeviceTalks Boston is an annual event that allows some of the best minds in medtech to exchange ideas, insights and technologies. Medical Design & Outsourcing’s parent company WTWH Media holds DeviceTalks annually in Boston, Orange County, Calif., and the Twin Cities in Minnesota. It is hosted by MassDevice and attendees can plan to enjoy networking with people in […]
Building Safety and Security into Connected Medical Devices
Medical devices are being designed to encapsulate virtually all of the functionality and complexity within the software. Considering today’s technologically advanced threat landscape, building in safety and security has never been more important. Cyber-criminals are using vulnerable network connected medical devices as a gateway to install malware on hospital networks. It is essential for manufacturers […]
