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IoT & Connected Devices· Mar 23, 2024

DICOM Protocol Vulnerabilities in Medical Devices

DICOM Protocol Vulnerabilities in medical devices: attack scenarios, patient-safety impact, and mitigations FDA reviewers expect in 2026 submissions.

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Threat Modeling· Mar 22, 2024

DREAD vs STRIDE vs PASTA Threat Modeling

Compare STRIDE, DREAD, and PASTA threat modeling for medical devices. Learn which method is most effective and FDA-aligned for securing MedTech products.

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IoT & Connected Devices· Mar 22, 2024

Can Contact Lenses Fool Iris Scans

Can contact lenses fool iris scans? Learn how iris spoofing affects medical device cybersecurity, liveness detection, and FDA lifecycle expectations.

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Risk· Mar 21, 2024

PACS Vulnerabilities in Medical Devices (2026)

PACS Vulnerabilities in medical devices: attack scenarios, patient-safety impact, and mitigations FDA reviewers expect in 2026 submissions.

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Fundamentals· Mar 21, 2024

Cybersecurity Neglect in MedTech: The Real Threat

Cybersecurity Neglect in MedTech: a practical 2026 playbook for MedTech leaders, what to prioritize, how the FDA expects it framed, and where teams stumble.

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Fundamentals· Mar 17, 2024

Ephemeral Ports in Medical Device

Ephemeral ports are critical for medical devices needing outbound connections. Learn how they impact firewall rules, threat modeling, and FDA compliance.

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Risk· Mar 10, 2024

LoRaWan Vulnerabilities on Medical

Discover the potential risks and implications of LoRaWan vulnerabilities on the cybersecurity of medical devices. Aligned with the FDA's Feb 3, 2026.

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IoT & Connected Devices· Mar 10, 2024

RFID and Medical Device Cybersecurity

RFID in medical devices enhances cybersecurity through authentication, real-time monitoring, and inventory management. Learn how this tech secures healthcare.

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Fundamentals· Mar 3, 2024

CIA Triad vs. NSA Controls in Medical

Explore how the CIA Triad and NSA cybersecurity controls strengthen medical device security and support FDA compliance from design to postmarket.

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FDA· Mar 3, 2024

VxWorks Vulnerabilities in Medical Devices

How MedTech teams should identify, triage, and document VxWorks RTOS vulnerabilities (URGENT/11 and beyond) for FDA Section 524B premarket and postmarket.

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Testing· Mar 2, 2024

Medical Device Vulnerability Testing

Medical device vulnerability testing identifies security weaknesses in devices. Protect patients, data, and operations. Learn more from Blue Goat Cyber.

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Fundamentals· Mar 1, 2024

Microkernel Architectures for Medical Devices

Microkernels can improve isolation and reduce trusted code in medical devices. Learn real tradeoffs, design patterns, and FDA-friendly evidence ideas.

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