SGS Investigates MedTech Cybersecurity Challenges
In a Consumer Compact article, SGS explores the rising threat of cyberattacks on digital medical technologies and how businesses can futureproof against tightening regulations.
- (1888PressRelease) January 22, 2025 - SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article examining the dangers posed by cyberattacks on medical technologies (MedTech).
Healthcare providers and patients are benefiting from an expanding range of digital technologies, which can enhance diagnosis, monitoring, treatment and care. Alongside these advances, the healthcare sector is increasingly facing cybersecurity challenges, with legislators moving to strengthen market regulations.
This article provides background on the changing application of technology in the healthcare sector, listing the wide range of connected products and reporting on the increase in cyberattacks.
The major EU MedTech device regulation is explained, with information on the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 and the decision to temporarily delay the deadlines for standard harmonization. It also covers future compliance laws for both MedTech manufacturers and suppliers of software and hardware components that will require proactive measures to ensure market success.
Read the original Consumer Compact article, ‘Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges in MedTech’. [www.sgs.com/en/news/2025/01/cc-q4-2024-navigating-cybersecurity-challenges-in-medtech]
SGS solutions
Brightsight, an SGS company, offers comprehensive training, testing, evaluation and certification services to support the MedTech industry in the supply of safe and secure products. Our scope encompasses the entire product life cycle – from design to post-market. Learn more about Brightsight medical device services. [www.brightsight.com/medtech]
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For more information, please contact:
Luisa Rusconi
Senior Security Evaluator
Tel: +43 664 88695752
Website: www.brightsight.com
LinkedIn: SGS Connectivity & Products
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