There are some viruses doctors can’t treat. These security threats to medical devices and systems may interfere with patient care. If a virus attacks the technology in your healthcare organization it can halt your work, compromise patient confidentiality and jeopardize care across the enterprise. As your advocate for comprehensive product security, Philips offers a broad portfolio of vital resources necessary to help you prevent threats to your electronic data.
Real-time security information streaming right to your computer is the latest tool available. It can help you protect your systems from the growing threat of intrusion.
Timely Notification
Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a free and easy way to get the most current news and information from Philips Product Security whenever it is updated - like having the latest public health bulletin in your hands immediately upon release. This industry standard technology, used by major news and entertainment websites, is a simple way for us to ‘feed’ you important security information updates.
To use RSS, you'll need a RSS reader — a program that provides a real-time interface to the feeds you select. One such example is Feedreader, but any RSS reader should work. Once downloaded, you subscribe to the free Product Security feed by selecting it from the list of available Philips RSS feeds.
When a security patch is announced via the RSS, you simply log into the secure customer-accessible portal to obtain full details. This innovative approach to product security has been met with favorable response. “I am impressed with the online, real-time access for customers to various vulnerability notifications and Philips’ response to them,” says Major Sean Murphy of the U.S.A.F. “By playing a proactive role, Philips clearly demonstrates a commitment to excellence and an understanding of what we need.”
Managing risk
We are keenly aware that advancements in electronic image/data sharing technology - combined with HIPAA compliance regulations (in the U.S.) - require you to effectively protect the confidentiality, availability and integrity of patient information. Philips Product Security goes far beyond the issuance of security alerts including:
Global Security Management to monitor known security exploits in the field
24/7 Security and Privacy Emergency Response Team
Initiative to incorporate customer security needs into product and service development
A paperless/filmless healthcare industry increases exposure to viruses, worms, hackers and mismanagement of protected information. Fear of increased liability for protected healthcare information and patient safety inevitably becomes your concern. Our comprehensive approach is designed to help you with your prevention, response, risk assessment and compliance issues.
Essential tools at your fingertips
As your advocate for improved product security, we’ve listened closely to you and assembled resources to assist. On our product security website, you’ll find security-related technology information, compliance documentation and other practical tools.
Resources on the web include:
Philips Medical Product Security Policy Statement
Software (OS) patch validation information
Security bulletins and updates
MDS2 forms – specific product documentation relating to privacy and security features of our medical systems
RSS Service
Links to industry resources
Product Security news and updates
Partners in good health
Like doctor and patient, taking a proactive role in Product Security means we must work together, vendor and customer, to minimize risk. With preventative and responsive processes in place we can continue to assist in maintaining the safe and effective use of today’s advanced medical systems.
[Published: 2007-02-20]