What you’ll do

• Overview of what other clients have implemented to address cybersecurity. 
• Map out levels of cybersecurity applicable to the existing platform. 
• Formulate an overarching strategy that covers our medical products. 
• Evaluate the cybersecurity measures currently have in place. 
• Document any interdependencies, process flow maps or other diagrams relay the information best. 
• Create a risk/gap listing and recommend mitigation for any risks/gaps. 
• Estimate the work required to implement the mitigations. 

What you’ll need to get the job done

• Cybersecurity Expertise
• In-depth understanding of cybersecurity principles, concepts, and best practices. 
• Familiarity with different types of cyber threats and attack vectors targeting IoT devices. 
• Knowledge of encryption protocols, authentication methods, and access control mechanisms. 


Medical Device Knowledge
• Understanding of medical device functionality and architecture. 
• Awareness of regulatory standards and guidelines for medical device security (e.g., FDA guidance, AAMI and IEC 82340-2, HIPAA, 21CFR PART 11, HL7, ISO 27001, IEC 62304). 


IoT Security
• Knowledge of IoT protocols and communication technologies (e.g., MQTT, CoAP, HTTP, Bluetooth, Zigbee). 
• Experience in securing IoT networks, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network segmentation. 


Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
• Ability to perform security assessments on IoT devices to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses. 
• Conducting penetration testing to simulate real-world attacks and discover potential exploits. 


Secure Coding Practices
• Proficiency in secure coding practices for developing and maintaining IoT device software and firmware. 
• Understanding common vulnerabilities like buffer overflows, injection attacks, and cross-site scripting (XSS). 


Risk Management
• Capability to assess and manage risks associated with potential security threats and breaches. 
• Developing risk mitigation strategies and incident response plans. 


Regulatory Compliance
• Knowledge of healthcare and medical device regulations related to data protection and cybersecurity. 
• Ensuring that IoT devices meet necessary compliance standards. 


Network Security
• Understanding of network security principles, including segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems. 


Cryptography
• Familiarity with cryptographic algorithms, key management, and secure key exchange protocols. 
• Applying encryption to protect sensitive data in transit and at rest. 


Security Monitoring and Incident Response
• Experience in setting up security monitoring systems to detect and respond to cyber threats in real-time. 
• Developing incident response plans and coordinating actions in case of a security breach. 


Communication and Collaboration
• Effective communication skills to work with cross-functional teams including engineers, medical professionals, and regulatory experts. 
• Collaborating with stakeholders to implement security measures without disrupting device functionality.