title: Cybersecurity Regulation of Wireless Devices for Performance and Assurance in the Age of "Medjacking".
abstract: We are rapidly reaching a point where, as connected devices for monitoring and treating diabetes and other diseases become more pervasive and powerful, the likelihood of malicious medical device hacking (known as "medjacking") is growing. While government could increase regulation, we have all been witness in recent times to the limitations and issues surrounding exclusive reliance on government. Herein we outline a preliminary framework for establishing security for wireless health devices based on international common criteria. Creation of an independent medical device cybersecurity body is suggested. The goal is to allow for continued growth and innovation while simultaneously fostering security, public trust, and confidence.
authors: Department of Surgery, Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA), University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ, USA armstrong@usa.net.
authors: David G
authors: DG
authors: Armstrong
authors: BlackBerry Limited, Pleasanton, CA, USA.
authors: David N
authors: DN
authors: Kleidermacher
authors: Diabetes Research Institute, Mills-Peninsula Health Services, San Mateo, CA, USA.
authors: David C
authors: DC
authors: Klonoff
authors: Departments of Medicine and Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, USA Arizona Center for Accelerated Biomedical Innovation (ACABI), Arizona, USA Sarver Heart Center, Arizona, USA.
authors: Marvin J
authors: MJ
authors: Slepian
mesh_terms: D016494:Computer Security / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus; D006801:Humans; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D059015:Wireless Technology / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends
keywords: cybersecurity; diabetes; medical devices; medjacking