Highlights Critical Importance of
Transparency and Collaboration
FRANKLIN
LAKES, N.J., Jan. 25,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and
Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company,
today released its third annual cybersecurity report to update
stakeholders about the company's ongoing efforts to advance
cybersecurity maturity, protect against cyberattacks and empower
customers with information about cyber risks and
vulnerabilities.
Through the BD 2022 Cybersecurity Annual Report, the company is
increasing awareness of health care cybersecurity challenges and
the company's commitment to transparency and collaboration.
"In health care, cybersecurity is about protecting patient
safety and privacy, while also securing systems and data," said Rob
Suárez, chief information security officer of BD. "Patients receive
medical care at some of the most critical and vulnerable moments in
their lives. They trust the safeguards put in place to protect
them. Upholding strong cybersecurity measures and continuing to
advance cybersecurity is part of honoring that trust."
In the context of recent cybersecurity trends and developments,
the report discusses:
- Transparency and communication – BD strives to help
customers manage risk properly through awareness and guidance. The
BD 2022 Cybersecurity Annual Report outlines the company's mature
coordinated vulnerability disclosure processes and how customers
can access product security documentation, including certifications
and attestations from Underwriters Laboratories Cybersecurity
Assurance Program (UL CAP), System
and Organization Controls (SOC2) and the International Standards
Organization (ISO/IEC 27001:2022).
- Collaborative efforts to advance cybersecurity –
Strengthening cybersecurity across the health care industry
requires collaboration. The report highlights the work of multiple
cybersecurity working groups and outlines the company's
contributions to advancing secure cybersecurity practices,
including ethical hacking exercises, cybersecurity scenario
trainings and preparing for greater software-bill-of-materials
(SBOM) visibility.
- The state of health care cybersecurity – Ransomware,
phishing and software supply chain attacks reinforce the need for
strong proactive and preventive measures. The report details how
the company strives to protect its products, manufacturing
operational technology and enterprise IT from emerging risks and
threats.
For more information about the company's approach to
cybersecurity, download the BD 2022 Cybersecurity Annual
Report.
About BD
BD is one of the largest global medical
technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of
health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery
of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of
health care by developing innovative technology, services and
solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and
clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 77,000
employees have a passion and commitment to help enhance the safety
and efficiency of clinicians' care delivery process, enable
laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance
researchers' capabilities to develop the next generation of
diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every
country and partners with organizations around the world to address
some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in
close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes,
lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand
access to health care. For more information on BD, please visit
bd.com or connect with us on LinkedIn at
www.linkedin.com/company/bd1/ and Twitter @BDandCo.
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Jennifer
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Francesca
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Associate Director,
Cybersecurity Communications
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SVP, Head of Investor
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201-258-0540
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201.847.5743
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jennifer.wolf@bd.com
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francesca.demartino@bd.com
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