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Field notes from the MedTech security trenches.

Deep dives on FDA expectations, threat modeling, penetration testing, SDLC, and the standards your team is being asked to meet.

Primer· Nov 2, 2024

MedTech Augmented Reality Cybersecurity

Explore the critical cybersecurity risks associated with augmented reality (AR) medical devices.

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Primer· Nov 2, 2024

QNX Vulnerabilities in Medical Devices: Risks & Mitigations

QNX runs in infusion pumps, imaging consoles, and surgical robots. A MedTech-focused look at QNX vulnerabilities and FDA-aligned mitigation strategies.

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IoT· Nov 2, 2024

Realism of the Homeland Pacemaker Attack

Explore the gripping Homeland episode featuring a pacemaker attack and delve into the realism behind this dramatic plot twist.

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Primer· Nov 2, 2024

Dissecting the Therac-25 Incident

Explore the harrowing tale of the Therac-25 incident, a pivotal case study in medical device failures.

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Pen Testing· Nov 2, 2024

Medical Device Robustnesss & Fuzz Testing

Discover how robustness and fuzz testing are revolutionizing medical device safety.

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Testing· Nov 2, 2024

Abuse and Misuse Cases: Testing Medical Devices with Malformed and Unexpected Inputs

Explore the critical importance of testing medical devices against malformed and unexpected inputs to prevent abuse or misuse.

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Standards· Oct 28, 2024

MDCG 2019-16 & MedTech Cybersecurity

Explore the implications of MDCG 2019-16 on medical device cybersecurity, highlighting key guidelines, industry challenges, and strategies for ensuring robust protection in the evolving digital healthcare landscape..

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Primer· Oct 27, 2024

What Is a Radiology Information System?

RIS meaning explained: what RIS software does, how RIS integrates with PACS/EHR using HL7 and DICOM, and key cybersecurity controls to reduce risk.

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Primer· Oct 27, 2024

IATF 16949 and MedTech Cybersecurity

Explore the intersection of IATF 16949 standards and medical device cybersecurity, uncovering how automotive quality management principles can enhance the safety and security of medical technologies in an increasingly connected world..

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Primer· Oct 27, 2024

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS): MedTech Cybersecurity Guide

LIS platforms exchange PHI with diagnostic devices. What MedTech manufacturers need to know about LIS security and FDA interoperability expectations.

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Identity & Access· Oct 26, 2024

Permissions vs Rights: Access Control for Medical Device Security

Permissions vs rights explained for medical device cybersecurity: how to model access, enforce least privilege, and align with FDA expectations using RBAC.

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Best Practices· Oct 26, 2024

Twofish vs Blowfish for Medical Devices: What to Use, What to Avoid, and How to Modernize

Twofish vs Blowfish in medical devices: what’s viable for legacy, why 64-bit block ciphers are risky at scale, and when to move to AES-GCM.

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