Building the wall: Addressing cybersecurity risks in medical devices in the U.S.A. and Australia. Issue 4 (August 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Webb, Timothy; Dayal, Sumer
• Is Part Of: Computer law & security review. Volume 33:Issue 4(2017)
• Page Start: 559
• Page End: 563
• Publication Date: 2017-08
• Subjects: Cybersecurity -- Medical devices -- Food and Drug Administration -- Therapeutic Goods Administration; Computers -- Law and legislation -- Periodicals; Computer security -- Law and legislation -- Periodicals; Electronic commerce -- Law and legislation -- Periodicals; Data protection -- Law and legislation -- Periodicals; Computer security -- Law and legislation; Computers -- Law and legislation; Data protection -- Law and legislation; Electronic commerce -- Law and legislation; Periodicals; 343.0999
• DOI: 10.1016/j.clsr.2017.05.004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2212-473X

Abstract

Abstract: Cybersecurity in medical devices has become a pressing issue in modern times. Technological progress has simultaneously benefited health care and created new risks. Through examining regulatory guidance, this article establishes that stakeholders have a shared responsibility to address cybersecurity threats that can affect such devices. Manufacturers and health care providers should consider identification, detection and prevention steps at the pre-market and post-market stages. End users and medical practitioners should practice good cyber hygiene to mitigate cybersecurity risks. Collectively, increased collaboration across all stakeholders is fundamental to ensure effective protection.