Medical device cybersecurity

The field involves practices and technologies aimed at safeguarding internet-connected medical devices and software from unauthorized access, data theft, and service disruptions. Ensuring the security of these devices is critical for maintaining patient safety and the integrity of healthcare services, differentiating it from general cybersecurity by its focus on medical applications. This area is particularly important for healthcare providers, medical device manufacturers, and regulatory bodies concerned with patient safety and data protection.

Medical device cybersecurity was discovered on August 26th 2022 and it currently has a search volume of 1.6K with a growth of +1150%.