New Playbook Empowers Medical Manufacturers to Combat Cyber Threats
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
The Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) has introduced a Cyber Incident Response Playbook targeted at medical product manufacturers, including medical device and pharmaceutical companies. This resource offers practical guidance for identifying and managing cyber incidents affecting manufacturing operations and operational technology, with adaptable step-by-step recommendations suitable for different organizational sizes. The playbook, shared on LinkedIn by Erik Decker (CISO, Intermountain Health) covers the entire incident response process, from preparation to remediation, and builds on past initiatives, reflecting a collaborative effort to strengthen cybersecurity within the healthcare sector. The HSCC's Joint Cybersecurity Working Group, comprising over 470 members from various fields, focuses on addressing cyber threats to health data and systems.
