Philips expands its healthcare customer services portfolio with the
introduction of integrated Cybersecurity Services
November 30, 2020
Philips partners with CyberMDX, a leader in connected medical
device security, to provide vendor-neutral solutions to protect
connected medical systems and devices
Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips
(NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today
announced the introduction of the Philips Cybersecurity Services
for seamlessly integrating and enhancing strategic security
solutions for Philips customers. The Philips Cybersecurity Services
comprise an end-to-end suite of technologies and services to
safeguard customers’ medical systems, devices and related software
solutions regardless of their manufacturer, helping empower digital
transformation in healthcare.
Created as a platform for partnership with healthcare customers,
the Cybersecurity Services help define and implement strategic and
tactical software and device protection. The Cybersecurity Services
are designed to be customized and optimized for present and
emerging individual customer needs for their healthcare
environments. As requirements evolve, the Cybersecurity Services
will provide guidance on how to adapt to provide optimum protection
and support. The services will initially be deployed in the U.S.,
with expansion to other geographies planned for 2021.
Philips’ integrated Cybersecurity Services are supported by a
new partnership with CyberMDX, a leading provider of healthcare
cybersecurity capabilities for hospital digital environment mapping
and evaluation, medical device risk assessment, security
prioritization, threat detection and intelligence, intrusion
prevention, and related support. Data and insights collected
through CyberMDX form a core foundation for development and
implementation of a full cybersecurity plan for individual
customers.
“Successfully preventing cyber-threats and future-proofing
digital healthcare environments requires a systemic, disciplined
approach in both design and implementation, as well as strong
partnerships,” said Conrad Smits, Head of Global Services and
Solutions at Philips. “We are pleased to partner with CyberMDX, and
through our complementary tools and expertise, we will be able to
provide an integrated cybersecurity service offering for our
customers.”
“Both CyberMDX and Philips strive to make healthcare a safer
place by continuously building out more robust cybersecurity
solutions,” said Amir Magner, Co-founder and CEO of CyberMDX. “Our
industry leading multi-vendor Healthcare Security Suite works to
protect all connected devices in hospital environments, whether
managed or unmanaged, by leveraging a combination of risk
assessment, detection, threat intelligence and prevention
capabilities.”
“The digitization of healthcare presents both opportunities and
threats,” said Gal Gnainsky, Head of Security at Philips.
“Connectivity plays a transformational role in healthcare, but
potentially exposes patients and organizations to safety and
security risks. Assuring the integrity of these devices, systems,
and associated data requires a cohesive cybersecurity program based
on comprehensive risk assessment and robust implementation.”
The Philips Cybersecurity Services comprise:
Cybersecurity Consulting – Security experts
provide risk and vulnerability assessments of medical systems,
regulatory compliance support, and guidance for seamlessly
integrating security response and recovery across suppliers.
Cybersecurity Protection and Upgrade Services –
Technology and service offerings work to keep systems secure
through software upgrades to the latest security standards,
medically validated OS patching, and network segmentation. Philips
navigates the balance between required security protections,
minimizing downtime, as well as maximizing the lifetime usage of
systems and devices.
Cybersecurity Detection and Recovery Services –
Identifying and monitoring the security posture of medical assets
and systems 24/7. When needed, these services trigger response and
recovery workflows. The services identify incidents with a focus on
a healthcare context to avoid data overload, and then initiates
remediation actions enabling operations to resume as soon as
possible.
Cybersecurity Access & Audit Services –
Access and audit services help maintain control over employee and
vendor system access, and allow for streamlined/compliant auditing
of procedures and data. This provides essential insights into a
hospital’s security profile – indicating strengths and potential
vulnerabilities.
Philips’ cybersecurity approach is defined by its end-to-end
“Security by Design” principles, infusing security from product
design and development, through testing and deployment – followed
up with robust policies and procedures for monitoring, effective
updates, and incident response management. Philips has also
contributed to the development of national and international
cybersecurity standards for medical devices. The Philips
Cybersecurity Services aligns with global cybersecurity best
practices and internationally recognized standards.
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Philips’ triple duty of careThe COVID-19
pandemic continues to highlight how interconnected the world’s
social, economic and environmental challenges are. Philips remains
fully focused on delivering against its triple duty of care:
meeting critical customer needs, safeguarding the health and safety
of its employees, and ensuring business continuity. As a
purpose-driven health technology company, Philips is applying its
innovation strength to improve the health and well-being of people.
The company is deeply committed to doing business responsibly and
sustainably, recently setting out a range of challenging new
environmental, social and governance targets.
For further information, please contact:
Mario FantePhilips Global Press OfficeTel.: +1 603 560
9226E-mail: mario.fante@philips.com
Steve KlinkPhilips Global Press OfficeTel. : +31 6
10888824E-mail : steve.klink@philips.com
About Royal PhilipsRoyal Philips (NYSE: PHG,
AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on
improving people's health and well-being, and enabling better
outcomes across the health continuum – from healthy living and
prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care. Philips
leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer
insights to deliver integrated solutions. Headquartered in the
Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging,
image-guided therapy, patient monitoring and health informatics, as
well as in consumer health and home care. Philips generated 2019
sales of EUR 19.5 billion and employs approximately 81,000
employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News
about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.
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