The fight against the further spread of the coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 and the lung disease COVID-19 confronts the healthcare system with new challenges. One of the strengths of medical technology is early detection, rapid and accurate diagnosis of diseases and monitoring of the treatment process. But even more important are the measures of acute therapy. Medical devices for therapy and support of treatments make a valuable contribution to the recovery of COVID-19 patients, especially in these challenging times.

The new BSI recommendation for network-compatible medical devices, into which ZVEI expert knowledge has been incorporated, serves as a support for manufacturers to take appropriate account of aspects of cybersecurity