MSSE Seminar: Medical Device Cybersecurity - Where Safety and Security Intersect

Topic

Medical Device Cybersecurity: Where Safety and Security Intersect

Speakers

Bill Aerts, Managing Director of the U of MN Center for Medical Device Cybersecurity. Bill was the Executive Director of the Archemedies Center for Healthcare and Medical Device Security at the University of Michigan and the former Director of Global Product Security at Medtronic. Bill has a BA in Management and Economics from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay.

Dan Mooradian, Ph.D., Senior Fellow and James J. Renier Chair in Technology Management and Director of Graduate Studies for the U of MN MS in Medical Device Innovation and a member of the CMDC faculty. Dan is a Ph.D. Pathologist by training with more than 15 years experience in the Medical Device Industry focusing on Research & Development, Product Development, Clinical, and Regulatory Science.

Description

In an era where medical devices are increasingly a part of the Internet of Things (IoT), the benefits of connectivity (i.e., more convenient and cost-effective healthcare delivery with better clinical outcomes) come with increased security risk. Medical devices, like other computer systems, may be vulnerable to security breaches, potentially impacting both safety and effectiveness. Device manufacturers, healthcare providers, and regulators have a shared responsibility for reducing (and eliminating where possible) cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats that contribute to these risks. Bill and Dan will share their experiences as leaders working with Medical Device Manufacturers, Healthcare Providers, and Regulators in this exciting and fast-growing field.