OUR COMMITMENT TO CYBERSECURITY

We create and provide products, devices, and connected systems that help people live their best lives through good health.

 

The growth of connected medical devices, products, diagnostics platforms, and systems means healthcare professionals can provide their patients with smarter, faster, and more effective treatments. At Abbott, we are unlocking potential solutions to some of our most difficult healthcare challenges. But we are also aware of evolving security threats and we constantly adapt our security measures to meet this changing world. Our approach to cybersecurity is guided by four pillars.

 

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OUR CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM IS BUILT ON FOUR PILLARS

OUR CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM IS BUILT ON FOUR PILLARS

Cybersecurity-Embedded Design | CONSTANT THREAT AND RISK ANALYSIS | INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL EXPERTISE | INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS

Cybersecurity-embedded design


Cybersecurity-embedded design

When we develop new products, update existing products, or build new systems, we conduct a cybersecurity review and analysis to ensure appropriate control measures are in place.

Constant threat and risk analysis


Constant threat and risk analysis

Through analysis, collaboration, and information sharing agreements with healthcare and cybersecurity specialists, we quickly identify new threats and deploy cybersecurity controls to improve patient safety.

Internal and external expertise


Internal and external expertise

To maintain the trust of our patients, we regularly test our devices, products, and systems to ensure they are appropriately aligned with current cybersecurity standards.

Industry partnerships


Industry partnerships

Working across the industry, we partner with security experts, academic institutions, and the research community to assess trends, share threat information, and establish standards that protect patients.

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