DeviceSecure(TM) services help medical device developers stay one step ahead of hackers

KOLUMB, O–(Marketwired – December 3, 2014) – Hackers are talked about every day – the victims include retailers, banks, governments, hospitals and many others. The threat extends to all connected devices, and networked medical devices are no exception. Now Battelle has a service to help.

For medical device manufacturers, data protection and security concerns may be even greater than for other manufacturers. Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires medical devices to operate safely and effectively, it’s important to know how this relates to cybersecurity. New processes need to be in place soon to mitigate the safety, security and business risks associated with connected medical devices.

Battelle’s DeviceSecure™ is a suite of medical device cybersecurity services that combines expertise in cybersecurity, medical device design, hardware and software development, and user experience to create a comprehensive solution to medical device cybersecurity challenges.

Battelle offers software, hardware and embedded systems solutions and identifies potential security vulnerabilities. Few companies can do both, and even fewer can do it under an ISO 13485 quality system. This comprehensive security risk management plan addresses three critical aspects of cybersecurity: secure design, vulnerability assessment and intellectual property protection, tampering and counterfeiting prevention .

To adequately protect against risk and liability, manufacturers will need to develop their own best practices for assessing and mitigating risk. Battel can help you. “Most medical device manufacturers have done an excellent job of developing protocols to identify and mitigate safety risks such as electrical components that pose a risk of shock or poorly designed controls that can lead to accidental overdose,” said Scott Sheaf, senior scientist at Battelle. “However, companies need to recognize the difference between safety and security within their existing risk management processes and be mindful of both types of exposure. As more medical devices connect to hospital networks, the Internet and each other, we introduce new risks to patient security and privacy.”

About Batelle

Every day, Battelle residents use science and technology to solve what matters most. At major technology centers and national laboratories around the world, Battelle conducts research and development, designs and manufactures products, and provides key services to government and commercial customers. Since its founding in 1929, Battelle, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has served the national security, health and life sciences, and energy and environmental sectors. More information can be found at www.battelle.org.