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# Draft Guide on Cybersecurity for Medical Devices
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/draft-guide-on-cybersecurity-for-medical-devices/
- Published: 2018-10-18T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T00:39:15.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: FDA Policy/General, #legacy-id-D5142613

*Federal Register* notice: FDA has made available a draft guidance entitled “Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices.” The document is intended to help sponsors protect against risks, such as ransomware campaigns, that could disrupt clinical operations and delay patient care. To view the notice, click [here](https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-10-18/pdf/2018-22697.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com).