Texas Governor Greg Abbott on March 9 directed state agencies and publicly funded medical facilities to address potential cybersecurity risks associated with using medical equipment made in China. The order, issued in a formal letter, requires a review of cybersecurity vulnerabilities connected to these devices. Governor Abbott cited existing federal warnings about specific medical device security risks as the impetus for the directive. The action aims to address potential threats to the security of Texans’ sensitive medical and personal data, according to the announcement. Details of the Governor’s Directive The directive was issued in a letter to Texas state agencies…

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