On this episode, we’re joined by Christopher Gates, Director of Product Security at Velentium. As a medical device realization consultancy, Velentium specializes in cybersecurity, device development, manufacturing and test systems.

We discuss:

- Christopher’s medical device cybersecurity book and other types of training programs he has built.

- The general lack of knowledge around cybersecurity in the medical device industry.

- A brief history of FDA cybersecurity guidance.

- How the Patch Act impacts cybersecurity for medical devices.

- The changing cybersecurity requirements for medical devices.

- What a software bill of materials (SBOM) is and what it's used for.

- Why it's never too early to think about cybersecurity in the device development process.

- How cybersecurity protects against counterfeit devices entering the market.

Christopher Gates - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-gates-8912a81a/

Velentium - https://www.linkedin.com/company/velentium/

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Resources:

- https://www.velentium.com/

- Medical Device Cybersecurity for Engineers and Manufacturers

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