Cybersecurity Benchmarking
Overview
Medical Device Cybersecurity Benchmarking aims to improve overall industry cybersecurity risk by providing participating companies with a high-level assessment of their security posture and publishing non-identifiable summaries of key findings.
Objectives
- Establish metrics for cybersecurity maturity across the medical device industry.
- Identify areas for improvement and drive industry-wide advancements in cybersecurity practices.
Benefits
- Manufacturers: Identify vulnerabilities and strengthen security programs.
- Healthcare providers: Ensure device security and patient data protection.
Take the 2024 Medical Device Benchmarking Cybersecurity Maturity Assessment
The Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC) has launched its third annual Medical Device Benchmarking Cybersecurity Maturity Assessment. Learn more and participate in the 2024 survey by the January 17, 2025 deadline.
Deliverables
Individual Organization Reports
Each participating organization will receive a customized report detailing their overall score, sub-scores for each category (Organization, Risk Management, Design Control & Complaint Handling), and a comparison of their current posture relative to industry peers.
Learn how to participate in the annual MDIC Benchmarking Survey
Annual Industry Benchmark Report
MDIC compiles and analyzes the data from all participating organizations to create an industry-wide annual benchmark report. This report will provide insights into overall cybersecurity trends, identify areas for improvement, and inform the development of future resources and initiatives.
Access the 2022 and 2023 Medical Device Cybersecurity Maturity: Industry Benchmarking Reports
FAQs
To establish a standardized measure for cybersecurity maturity across the medical device industry and identify areas for improvement.
Any medical device manufacturer. Th online self assessment can be filled by cross-functional team within your organization, including representatives from product security, quality, R&D, and risk management.
Gain insights into your organization’s cybersecurity maturity, identify areas for improvement, and benchmark against industry peers.
No, participation is voluntary.
No, the assessment is free.
Approximately 15-30 minutes.
Yes, all identifiable information provided by survey respondents will be kept confidential and withheld from regulatory or governing bodies.
Only non-identifiable, anonymous summaries of the overall findings will be made public through the Annual MDIC cybersecurity maturity: Industry Benchmarking Report.
Yes, please email cybersecurity@mdic.org for any questions or inquiries.
Survey/self assessment for manufacturers opens in October every year and closes by December. The annual benchmark report is published in early spring of the following year.
Annual benchmark reports provide a summary of the cybersecurity maturity trends observed across the medical device industry based on the data collected through the benchmarking assessment.
The reports are generated by analyzing the aggregated data from participating manufacturers.
The reports typically include:
- Overall industry trends in cybersecurity maturity
- Comparisons of maturity levels across different device types or organizational sizes
- Insights into emerging cybersecurity threats and challenges
- Recommendations for improving cybersecurity practices
MDIC Annual benchmark reports are made available to the public through MDIC’s website. Please click here to access the latest report.
Medical Device Cybersecurity Maturity: Industry Benchmarking Report 2023
The Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC) has released its 2nd Annual Medical Device Cybersecurity Maturity Benchmark report. This comprehensive study provides a critical assessment of the cybersecurity posture of the medical device industry, offering valuable insights for manufacturers and stakeholders alike.
Benchmarking Resources
Watch the 2022 MDIC Medical Device Cybersecurity Maturity: Industry Benchmarking Webinar
Watch the 2023 MDIC Medical Device Cybersecurity Maturity: Industry Benchmarking Webinar
Medical Device Cybersecurity Benchmarking Partners
Health Sector Coordinating Council
Apraciti
Quick Read
Read the One-Page Summary of the 2023 MDIC Medical Device Cybersecurity Maturity: Industry Benchmarking Report