The importance of medical device security
—As Your Specialist in Acute Care we understand medical device security is a global healthcare concern. Cyberattacks can shut things down in any industry. But with healthcare – which already lags behind other industries when it comes to cybersecurity – a shutdown can be a matter of life or death. Equipment malfunctions can put patients at risk and theft of hospital and patient data could have repercussions for years. Cyber threats are not going away. Which means your organisation needs to take steps to protect your IT systems, your data, your medical devices and, most importantly, your patients.
We are committed to cybersecurity in hospitals
—Networked information technology ensures rapid exchange of information and automated processes. However, it also increases the risk of attacks from cyber criminals. A secure system for you starts with a secure device from us. At Dräger, we have implemented a comprehensive consideration of cybersecurity throughout every stage of the product development cycle. Right from the start of the product development, we design our system architectures to be resilient against cyber threats and confirm these rigorously in professional tests.
Committed to keeping healthcare information secure
Discover how we take a holistic approach to cybersecurity: This paper outlines how we ensure the security of our products, data, and digital services through clear processes, strong standards, and modern technologies — today and in the future.
Spotlight Security
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Authentification and Authorization on Dräger Devices
With increased connectivity, stand-alone medical devices are now exposed to networks. Recent attacks have shown that critical infrastructure like healthcare is no longer out-of-scope for attackers.Read more about how we support secure operations within the hospital environment.
Threats and Threat Analysis
Learn how we identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats in connected medical devices to help protect patients, hospitals, and critical clinical systems.
System Security
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Digital Service Platform Security
This paper outlines how we secure technical device data through encrypted data flows, controlled cloud architectures, strict access controls, and DevSecOps‑driven monitoring and vulnerability management across the Digital Services Platform.
SDC Security
This paper outlines how SDC secures interoperable medical‑device communication through TLS 1.3, mutual authentication, and Dräger’s added controls such as allow‑listing and cascaded certificate validation.
Let's talk about cybersecurity
—Our IT security specialists share their thoughts about cybersecurity from a Medical Device Manufacturer’s point of view.
Cyberattacks are the ECRI’s #1 Health Technology Hazard in 2026
As cyberattacks on healthcare facilities continue to increase, measures to secure the hospital network are becoming increasingly important to ensure patient care and avert financial harm. The report on the top 10 healthcare technology hazards for 2026 by the US-based ECRI Institute rates cyberattacks as the #1 health technology hazard for healthcare delivery and patient safety. It outlines that security incidents do not only impact hospitals’ financials, but also pose a genuine risk for real threats of physical harm.
Expert Interviews
—Get insights that go beyond the buzzwords: In our expert interviews, leading specialists share how cybersecurity is shaping the future of connected healthcare.
Dražen Milković – Advisor to Director of the University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Croatia
Listen to this expert talking about the cyberattack the largest medical institution in Croatia suffered and about the goals of attackers.
Zoran Dobrosavljević - Founder & CEO of Abstract – a Cybersecurity company specialized in offensive security, training and risk management
In this interview Zoran gives us insights about the typical course of attack and the corresponding response. He also talks about what has changed over the last years.
Oliver Brahmstaedt – Chief Product Security Officer at Dräger
Learn more about how we see the potential future that medical devices become a direct target and what is important to secure properly.
Networked medical devices and open standards
In this discussion the panel focus on how hospitals and manufacturers need to work together to make new applications driven by digitalization possible and secure.
Cloud Security
This panel discussion focusses on what is important to pay attention of if hospitals want to deploy services related to cloud applications, which imply transferring data into cloud.
Supply Chain Security
Learn more about Drazhen’s opinion about cooperation between hospitals and manufacturers.
Zero Trust and Resilience by design
Listen to Zoran explaining how this relates to networked medical devices.
Infographic: Cyberattacks in General and in Healthcare
—Scroll through below to see the global economic impacts of cyberattacks in general and in healthcare.
The Extend of Cybercrime in General
Global Effects of Cyberattacks in General
Global Effects of Cyberattacks in Healthcare
How Is Economic Damage Caused by Cyberattacks in Hospitals?
Examples of Global Occurences
Some of the Most Prominent Cyberattacks on US Healthcare Institutions
Our coordinated disclosure statement: Up-to-date security advisories
You expect our products to be safeguarded against vulnerabilities that affect how they function and that could compromise the safety of your patients. Your cybersecurity is our priority – and to that end we have created a coordinated vulnerability disclosure webpage providing customers and security researchers an easy way to discover and responsibly report potential security and privacy breaches.
"Trust is the greatest reward that we can earn from our customers."
Related: The future of connected medical devices
—As Your Specialist in Acute Care, we are always looking to the future of healthcare technology. Let us share our vision with you: Medical technologies that are able to communicate with each other in a secure and standardised way.
Get in touch with Your Specialist in Acute Care
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