FDA passes new cybersecurity rules for medical devices

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced new cybersecurity regulations, asking medical device manufacturers to meet specific requirements when registering a new product.

According to theadministration, submissions for new medical devices will now need to include details on the cybersecurity protections for the device, as well as plans for post-release security updates. The requirements specifically target any device that connects to a network and is therefore vulnerable to online attacks.

The new regulations are part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which was passed into legislation late last year, specifically the section titled “Ensuring Cybersecurity of Medical Devices.

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