ABSTRACT
A considerable amount of cybersecurity research is directed at protecting the national infrastructure and the military capability of the United States. However, there are several research initiatives that are definitely focused on protecting consumers. Agencies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have specific responsibilities to protect the general public. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the nation's consumer protection agency. The FTC works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to protect the security and privacy of consumers. The FTC is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy. The FDA cybersecurity research findings have evolved into a guidance document entitled Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices, which recommends that manufacturers consider cybersecurity risks as part of the design and development of a medical device.
