Protecting Health: Cybersecurity in Medical Devices
This IDC Perspective examines the evolution of cybersecurity investments and strategies in the medical device industry, emphasizing the critical need for comprehensive, end-to-end security measures. It highlights the rising impact of cyberthreats and underscores the importance of securing devices to ensure regulatory compliance, streamline market access, and, most importantly, build market trust by enhancing patient safety, improving product integrity, and strengthening healthcare system resilience. The report details the key components of modern, AI-enabled cybersecurity strategies that medical device manufacturers should adopt, with a focus on risk management and security-by-design approaches. "Robust security strategies do more than ensuring effective regulatory compliance — they establish medical device companies as trusted partners in highly competitive markets, protecting patient safety, safeguarding critical infrastructure, and driving safe, transformative advancements in healthcare." — Silvia Piai, Research Director, IDC Health Insights
Executive Snapshot
Situation Overview
The Growing Threat: Why Medical Device Cybersecurity Matters
Understanding the Environment in Which Medical Device Companies Operate
The Fast-Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Healthcare Providers' Demand for Robust Cybersecurity
The Evolution of Medical Devices Cybersecurity Investments
Advice for the Technology Buyer
From Design to Post-Market: A Multidimensional Approach to Cybersecurity
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