Cybersecurity in the medical technology system
From MedTech ON AIR by MedTech Europe
September 2, 2025 · 18 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the critical importance of cybersecurity in the medical technology sector and its impact on European healthcare.
Cybersecurity has become one of the defining priorities for a digitally advanced healthcare system. With hospitals and healthcare providers increasingly reliant on connected technologies, ensuring resilience against cyber threats is more critical than ever. In the latest episode of MedTech ON AIR, we sat down with Benjamin Meany, MedTech Europe Senior Manager for Digital, Software and AI Regulation, to discuss how the medical technology sector is addressing these challenges. From ransomware attacks that disrupt hospital services to the theft of sensitive patient data, cyber threats pose real risks to patients, healthcare professionals, and health systems across Europe. In this episode, we explore the growing impact of cybersecurity incidents on European healthcare and how they are reshaping the way hospitals, professionals, and patients experience care. Listen in as we discuss with Benjamin what needs to happen to better protect healthcare infrastructures and reinforce the digital resilience of the European health ecosystem. Learn more about cybersecurity: https://www.medtecheurope.org/digital-health/cybersecurity/
People in this episode
Guest: Benjamin Meany
Topics covered
- cybersecurity
- medical technology
- healthcare system
- digital resilience
- cyber threats
Keywords
- cybersecurity
- healthcare
- digital health
- ransomware
- patient data
- hospital services
- health systems
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: MedTech Europe
Places: Europe
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