Boston Scientific's Drew Bomett discusses challenges of cybersecurity protection for medical devices

How concerned should you be about cybersecurity? And as an industry, how do we reduce the risk of using medical devices and potentially exposing our patients' personal data? In this episode, Drew Bomett, chief information security officer for Boston Scientific, discusses the importance of cybersecurity in the medical device industry and the unique challenges that come with securing medical devices, particularly when it comes to legacy products. Additionally, Bomett walks us through the impact of COVID-19 on cybersecurity and how Boston Scientific specifically approaches managing risks and threats, protecting sensitive information, and complying with industry regulations. He also discusses the importance of collaboration between medical device companies, healthcare providers, and regulators to ensure the highest levels of security. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the role of cybersecurity in the medical device industry and the steps that Boston Scientific is taking to protect patients and their data. Thank you to Digi International for sponsoring this episode. And, thank you for listening to the Boston Scientific Talks Podcast. Subscribe to this podcast on every major podcast platform.