28 Recommendations for cybersecurity and data security
Roche Diagnostics
cobas
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pulse · Software version 01.03 · User Assistance · Publication version 1.0
Ensure that the instrument date and time are
synchronized with the date and time of IT systems to
which it is connected (DMS, cobas infinity edge).
Instruments with an incorrect date and time will
experience connectivity issues.
u Access restrictions (467)
Secure network connections
You should use WPA2 encryption to protect your data
and wireless connection. Alternative connection methods
(e.g., open, WPA encryption) can be insecure and should
only be used in exceptional cases.
Secure network environment
When connecting Roche Point of Care instruments to a
local area network, the network must be protected
against unauthorized access. It must be resilient to traffic
redirection and eavesdropping. In particular, it must not
be linked directly to any other network or the Internet.
Protection includes measures such as a firewall to
separate the instrument from uncontrolled networks, or
measures to ensure that the connected network is free
from malicious code.
Authentication of communication end points
(use EAP and TLS)
You can use EAP as a safety measure. This measure
prevents an attacker behaving like a Roche Point of Care
instrument within your network, when communicating
with the DMS. You should use TLS encryption when
communicating with the DMS (see the DMS TLS level,
DMS TLS certificate check and DMS TLS certificate
configuration items).
u TLS security (414)
Unused user accounts
Delete the account of users who no longer use the
instrument (including their related local data).
Handling personal data
You should inform users how to handle personal data.
This measure should be compliant with your facility’s
current regulations. For example:
• Do not enter direct identifiers ( identifier which links
directly to an individual) into free-text comments.
• Be aware of password security rules.
• Do not leave an instrument unlocked in publicly
accessible areas.
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