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*Result*: Importance of Cybersecurity/The Relevance of Cybersecurity to Diabetes Devices: An Update from Diabetes Technology Society.

Title:
Importance of Cybersecurity/The Relevance of Cybersecurity to Diabetes Devices: An Update from Diabetes Technology Society.
Authors:
Ho CN; Diabetes Technology Society, Burlingame, CA, USA., Ayers AT; Diabetes Technology Society, Burlingame, CA, USA., Aaron RE; Diabetes Technology Society, Burlingame, CA, USA., Tian T; Diabetes Technology Society, Burlingame, CA, USA., Sum CS; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Piscataway, NJ, USA., Klonoff DC; Diabetes Research Institute, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, San Mateo, CA, USA.
Source:
Journal of diabetes science and technology [J Diabetes Sci Technol] 2025 Mar; Vol. 19 (2), pp. 470-474. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Nov 07.
Publication Type:
Journal Article; Review
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: Sage Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101306166 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1932-2968 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 19322968 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Diabetes Sci Technol Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):
Publication: 2014- : Thousand Oaks, CA : Sage
Original Publication: Foster City, CA : Diabetes Technology Society
MeSH Terms:
Computer Security*/standards , Diabetes Mellitus*/therapy , Wireless Technology*/standards , Equipment and Supplies*/standards, Humans
Contributed Indexing:
Keywords: IEEE 2621; cybercrime; cybersecurity; diabetes technology; medical devices; standards
Entry Date(s):
Date Created: 20241107 Date Completed: 20250301 Latest Revision: 20250527
Update Code:
20260130
PubMed Central ID:
PMC11571616
DOI:
10.1177/19322968241296543
PMID:
39508278
Database:
MEDLINE

*Further Information*

*As medical devices become more integrated with wireless technologies, the risks of cyberattacks and data breaches increase, making stringent cybersecurity measures essential. The implementation of rigorous cybersecurity standards is essential for enhancing the cybersecurity of devices. This article examines the evolving cyber threats faced by the medical technology industry, the role of IEEE 2621 in providing comprehensive security benchmarks for medical devices, and the need for continuous risk assessments and adherence to regulatory standards to mitigate future cyber risks. Adherence to cybersecurity standards establishes ensures the effective protection of sensitive data and critical infrastructure.*

*Declaration of Conflicting InterestsThe author(s) declared the following potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: CNH and ATA are consultants for Liom. CSM is a current member of IEEE. DCK is a consultant for Afon, Embecta, Glucotrack, Lifecare, Novo, Samsung, Synchneuro, and Thirdwayv. The remaining authors have nothing to disclose.*