FDA issues recommendations for strengthening cybersecurity of devices

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FDA issues recommendations for strengthening cybersecurity of devices

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October 9, 2014

On Oct. 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized recommendations to manufacturers for managing cybersecurity risks to better protect patient health and information. Read more.

*Online Bonus Content: This has not been peer reviewed. The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or recommendations of the American Nurses Association, the Editorial Advisory Board members, or the Publisher, Editors and staff of American Nurse Journal.

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