Cybersecurity and the Medical Device Product Development Lifecycle

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2017:238:76-79.

Abstract

Protecting connected medical devices from evolving cyber related threats, requires a continuous lifecycle approach whereby cybersecurity is integrated within the product development lifecycle and both complements and re-enforces the safety risk management processes therein. This contribution reviews the guidance relating to medical device cybersecurity within the product development lifecycle.

Keywords: Cybersecurity; Life-cycle; Medical devices; Risk Management.

MeSH terms

  • Computer Security*
  • Equipment Design*
  • Equipment and Supplies*
  • Humans