MDS2 (Medical Device)
Manufacturer Disclosure Statement for Medical Device Security
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Framework Domains (19)
Access Control
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDS2-AUTH-01 | Automatic Logoff |
| MDS2-AUTH-02 | Authorization |
| MDS2-EMRG-01 | Emergency Access |
| MDS2-PAUT-01 | Person Authentication |
Audit and Logging
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDS2-AUDT-01 | Audit Controls |
Data Integrity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDS2-IGAU-01 | Integrity and Authenticity Assurance |
| MDS2-TXIG-01 | Transmission Integrity |
Data Protection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDS2-DATA-01 | Protected Health Information Handling |
| MDS2-STCF-01 | Health Data Storage Confidentiality |
| MDS2-TXCF-01 | Transmission Confidentiality |
Device Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDS2-MGMT-01 | Device Identification and Inventory |
Documentation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDS2-SGUD-01 | Security Guidance Documentation |
Endpoint Protection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDS2-MLDP-01 | Malware Detection and Protection |
MDS2 (Medical Device): Administrative Safeguards
Organizational security management (MDS2 (Medical Device))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDS2-06 | Security management process and risk analysis |
| MDS2-07 | Workforce security and clearance procedures |
| MDS2-08 | Information access management |
| MDS2-09 | Security awareness and training program |
| MDS2-10 | Contingency planning for ePHI |
| MDS2-11 | Business associate management |
MDS2 (Medical Device): Organizational Requirements
Policies, procedures, and documentation (MDS2 (Medical Device))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDS2-21 | Security and privacy policies |
| MDS2-22 | Documentation and record retention |
| MDS2-23 | Compliance evaluation and review |
| MDS2-24 | Incident reporting procedures |
MDS2 (Medical Device): Patient Data Protection
Safeguarding protected health information (MDS2 (Medical Device))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDS2-01 | ePHI access controls and authorization |
| MDS2-02 | ePHI encryption at rest and in transit |
| MDS2-03 | Minimum necessary standard enforcement |
| MDS2-04 | Patient data de-identification procedures |
| MDS2-05 | Audit trail for ePHI access |
MDS2 (Medical Device): Physical Safeguards
Physical security for systems with ePHI (MDS2 (Medical Device))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDS2-17 | Facility access controls |
| MDS2-18 | Workstation security and use policies |
| MDS2-19 | Device and media controls |
| MDS2-20 | Disposal and re-use procedures |
MDS2 (Medical Device): Technical Safeguards
Technical measures for ePHI protection (MDS2 (Medical Device))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDS2-12 | Unique user identification and authentication |
| MDS2-13 | Automatic logoff and session management |
| MDS2-14 | Audit controls and monitoring |
| MDS2-15 | Integrity controls for ePHI |
| MDS2-16 | Transmission security and encryption |
Network Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDS2-NAUT-01 | Node Authentication |
Patch Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDS2-CSUP-01 | Cybersecurity Product Upgrades |
Physical Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDS2-PLOK-01 | Physical Locks |
Resilience
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDS2-DTBK-01 | Data Backup and Disaster Recovery |
Risk Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDS2-CYBR-01 | Cybersecurity Risk Management Practices |
Supply Chain
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDS2-RDMP-01 | Third Party Components in Product Lifecycle Roadmaps |
System Hardening
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDS2-SAHD-01 | System and Application Hardening |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with MDS2 (Medical Device), you already cover:
US Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) - Higher Education Safeguards Rule
25%
11 controls mapped
Compare →NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements
23%
10 controls mapped
Compare →GLI-33 - Gaming Laboratories International Event Wagering Systems
23%
10 controls mapped
Compare →+ 574 more: TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (23%), HIPAA Security Rule (23%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MDS2 (Medical Device)?
MDS2 (Medical Device) is a compliance framework from United States with 19 domains and 44 controls. Manufacturer Disclosure Statement for Medical Device Security It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does MDS2 (Medical Device) have?
MDS2 (Medical Device) has 44 controls organised across 19 domains. The largest domains are MDS2 (Medical Device): Administrative Safeguards (6 controls), MDS2 (Medical Device): Patient Data Protection (5 controls), MDS2 (Medical Device): Technical Safeguards (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does MDS2 (Medical Device) map to?
MDS2 (Medical Device) maps to 577 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are US Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) - Higher Education Safeguards Rule (25% coverage), NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements (23% coverage), GLI-33 - Gaming Laboratories International Event Wagering Systems (23% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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