Cyber Security for Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Manufacturing

Cyber security in operational technology (OT) is a challenge in almost any industry. The combination of devices aging, embedded proprietary software, 24×7 operations, etc. makes managing security a difficult task.

In pharmaceuticals and medical device manufacturing, those challenges are exacerbated by regulatory burdens and risks to patient safety and personal information in some cases. The pharma/med device CISO’s job is a difficult one.

The good news is that there are ways through this minefield with proper planning, procedures, and technology. Download this document for some best practices for pharmaceutical and medical device companies based on our own work and research in the cyber security field.