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Cybersecurity Services

Quick Snapshot

Service – FDA Cybersecurity Documentation Support
Who Can Apply – Medical Device Manufacturers, SaMD Developers, Digital Health Companies, Healthcare Technology Organizations, and Connected Device Manufacturers
Timeline – Project timelines depend on device complexity, software functionality, existing documentation, cybersecurity maturity, and submission requirements.
Fee – Consultancy fees are determined based on product complexity, documentation scope, cybersecurity requirements, and regulatory support needs.

What is FDA Cybersecurity Documentation?

Cybersecurity has become an important part of medical device development. As medical devices become more connected, software-driven, and capable of sharing data, manufacturers must demonstrate that cybersecurity risks have been considered throughout the product lifecycle.

FDA Cybersecurity Documentation provides evidence that cybersecurity activities have been planned, implemented, and maintained to help protect medical devices from potential security threats.

Well-prepared cybersecurity documentation helps manufacturers:

Identify and manage cybersecurity risks
Improve the security of medical devices
Support patient safety and device effectiveness
Demonstrate cybersecurity considerations during product development
Strengthen secure design and development practices
Support FDA submission requirements
Improve confidence among customers and stakeholders
Establish a proactive approach to cybersecurity management

A structured cybersecurity program not only supports regulatory expectations but also helps organizations develop safer and more reliable medical devices.

When Do You Need FDA Cybersecurity Documentation?

Structured support for medical device and digital health organizations preparing cybersecurity documentation for FDA submissions, product development, and post-market compliance.

When Do You Need?

Developing a new medical device with software components
Designing connected or network-enabled medical devices
Preparing FDA submissions
Updating existing software or device functionality
Managing cybersecurity risks throughout the product lifecycle
Establishing secure product development processes
Implementing post-market cybersecurity activities
Demonstrating cybersecurity compliance to regulators or customers

Who Can Benefit

SaMD manufacturers
SiMD manufacturers
Connected medical devices
Digital health solutions
Healthcare technology products

Key Challenges

Understanding regulatory expectations: Many organizations find it challenging to understand and interpret cybersecurity expectations during medical device development.
Integrating security into development: Cybersecurity is often addressed late in the development process, leading to additional effort and delays.
Cybersecurity risk management: Identifying, assessing, and controlling cybersecurity risks requires a structured and documented approach.
Documentation gaps: Many manufacturers have cybersecurity activities in place but lack the supporting documentation needed to demonstrate compliance.
Maintaining cybersecurity throughout the lifecycle: Cybersecurity does not end at product release. Organizations must also consider monitoring, vulnerability management, and post-market activities.

Our Approach and What You Will Get

Practical documentation and regulatory-readiness support to help organizations prepare cybersecurity evidence for FDA submissions and manage cybersecurity across the product lifecycle.

Our Approach

Understanding Your Product: We begin by reviewing your device, software functionality, intended use, connectivity features, and cybersecurity requirements.
Gap Assessment: Our team evaluates existing cybersecurity documentation and identifies areas requiring improvement.
Documentation Development: We help prepare cybersecurity documentation aligned with FDA expectations and industry best practices.
Risk Management Support: We assist in identifying cybersecurity risks and documenting appropriate controls and mitigation measures.
Secure Development Guidance: We support organizations in integrating cybersecurity activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
Review & Readiness Support: We help ensure documentation is complete, organized, and ready for submission or regulatory review.

What You Will Get (Deliverables)

Cybersecurity Management Plan
Secure Product Development Framework (SPDF) documentation
Cybersecurity risk assessment
Threat-modelling documentation
Security requirements documentation
Security architecture documentation
Cybersecurity risk register
Security testing documentation
Vulnerability assessment reports
Penetration testing support
Cybersecurity traceability matrix
Security update and patch-management procedures
Vulnerability disclosure process documentation
Post-market cybersecurity monitoring procedures
Cybersecurity summary reports
FDA submission support
Documentation support
All documentation is prepared based on your medical device, software architecture, intended use, cybersecurity risks, and regulatory objectives.

Why Choose Tacit Medtek and Case Example

Practical, end-to-end support for medical device cybersecurity documentation, regulatory submission readiness, and secure product lifecycle management.

Why Choose Tacit Medtek?

Medical Device Expertise: We understand the unique cybersecurity and regulatory challenges faced by medical device manufacturers.
Customized Documentation: Every document is developed according to your product, technology, and business requirements.
Practical Approach: Our focus is on creating documentation that supports both regulatory expectations and real-world implementation.
End-to-End Support: From gap assessment to submission readiness, we support organizations throughout the documentation journey.
Focus on Product Security: We help organizations strengthen cybersecurity throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Case Example

Challenge: A medical device manufacturer was preparing a software-enabled device for regulatory submission and needed to demonstrate that cybersecurity risks had been properly identified, evaluated, and addressed. The organization had cybersecurity activities in place but required structured documentation to support its submission.
Our Approach: Tacit Medtek worked closely with the product development and quality teams to review existing cybersecurity processes, identify documentation gaps, and prepare the required cybersecurity documentation. We also provided guidance on risk management, threat modelling, security testing evidence, and secure development practices.
Outcome: The organization established a well-documented cybersecurity framework, improved traceability of cybersecurity activities, and gained greater confidence in its regulatory submission readiness while strengthening the overall security of the product.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDA Cybersecurity Documentation?

FDA Cybersecurity Documentation is a collection of records, reports, and supporting evidence that demonstrate how cybersecurity has been addressed during the development and maintenance of a medical device.

Which medical devices require cybersecurity documentation?

Medical devices that contain software, connect to networks, exchange data, or have cybersecurity-related risks generally require cybersecurity considerations and supporting documentation.

What is an SBOM?

A Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) is a list of software components used within a device or software application that helps improve transparency and vulnerability management.

Do you provide support for cybersecurity risk assessments?

Yes. We assist organizations in identifying cybersecurity risks and documenting appropriate controls and mitigation measures.

Can you help prepare cybersecurity documentation for FDA submissions?

Yes. We provide documentation support, gap assessments, and guidance to help organizations prepare cybersecurity documentation for regulatory submissions.

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