Enhanced cybersecurity for networked medical devices through optimisation of guidelines, standards, risk management and security by design

In the pursuit of excellence in EU healthcare, outdated regulations impede the seamless integration of cutting-edge digital health innovations into clinical practice. The EU-funded CYMEDSEC project emerges as a beacon of progress, bridging the gap between rapid technological advancements and outdated regulations. Bringing together a consortium of regulatory, cybersecurity, and technology experts, the project is poised to revolutionise healthcare by fostering a dynamic interplay between novel technologies and regulatory frameworks, balancing safety with innovation. Focusing on the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), CYMEDSEC enhances cybersecurity across multiple layers for remote patient monitoring ('hospital at home') and critical care. The project innovates via regulatory review, cybersecurity oversight, new standards, and a benefit-risk toolbox to drive a secure and competitive healthcare sector.