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Cybersecurity
Security built in. Not bolted on.
Healthcare cyberattacks are on the rise. According to IBM’s 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report, “the healthcare industry recorded the highest average breach for the 12th consecutive year at 7.42 million USD1.”
These moments feel familiar. Today’s scripted medical dramas portray the chaos of a cyber attack. But this is not television, we have these events in the real-world. And there are real consequences. Ransomware, unauthorized access, and theft are events that stop imaging, compromise patient safety and are costly.
Canon Medical takes a different approach to cybersecurity. Our protections are built into every imaging device from the ground up. Following the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Defense Health Agency (DFA) standards, are reinforced by active threat monitoring, firewall isolation, and a dedicated cybersecurity risk management team.
The result? Our covered customers have reported ZERO breaches under Canon cybersecurity protections.
Policies and Statements
1 IBM. “Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025.” IBM, 2025, www.ibm.com/reports/data-breach.
Why Canon is Different
Five Pillars of Cybersecurity
Most imaging vendors treat cybersecurity as a service layer, added after equipment ships and managed through subscriptions and external monitoring. Canon Medical is different; our cybersecurity starts upstream.
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Security by Design
Every Canon imaging system is built with security in mind from the first line of code to end of life. Our software development life cycle (SDLC) is governed by NIST 800:53 Risk Management Framework that adheres to Defense Health Agency (DHA) certification requirements.
2
Deny-All Firewall*
Canon’s network protection permits only DICOM and point-to-point and port-to-port connections. Canon blocks everything unknown and opens only what is clinically necessary.
* Premium offering only
3
FIPS 140-2 Encryption
Canon cybersecurity satisfies federal security requirements or rigorous IDN-level security frameworks with FIPS 140-2 certified cipher standards.
4
SIEM Integration*
Our systems export near real-time Syslog data directly to your SIEM platform. This enables your security team to monitor Canon devices alongside the rest of your network infrastructure.
* Premium offering only
5
Dedicated Risk Team
A dedicated cybersecurity team continually monitors threat intelligence, issues advisories, and manages incident response. This is not a call center; it is a dedicated function focused exclusively on threats your imaging environment may face.
Cybersecurity Coverage
Right-sized for every organization
Whether you are a radiology director, a biomed or HTM, or an IT professional, Canon offers medical imaging cybersecurity protection with the flexibility to choose coverage that fits your security set up and budget.
| Standard* | Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated cybersecurity risk management support team | ||
| FIPS certified, standard VPN with easy configuration and control | ||
| Firewall protection that tracks the state of active connections while analyzing incoming traffic and potential data risks | ||
| Cybersecurity Health Score via Canon 360 Connect Portal | ||
| Deny-all configuration which only allows DICOM traffic, point-to-point and port-to-port traffic to help keep you cyber safe | ||
| OS updates to keep your system current and safe | ||
| Trellix embedded control (whitelist) | ||
| Automated alerts to assist in 24x7 threat monitoring | ||
| NextGen technology to isolate your Canon systems from external hacks | ||
| Real-time Syslog exported to facilities’ SIEM to help detect, analyze and respond to security threats | ||
| Advanced Intrusion Protection System (IPS) for maximized cyber safety | ||
| Monthly reporting of network activity of your Canon imaging device to provide insight of your network activity | ||
| Highest industry Cipher security standards: FIPS 140-2 certified |
* Standard coverage is included at no additional cost to all active warranty and service contract customers.
Imaging Systems Developed with Risk Management Framework
Canon Medical’s imaging devices are designed and developed with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) RMF and Defense Health Agency (DHA) certification in mind. Our systems are manufactured with an inherent ability to deter and prevent unauthorized access and malware. Canon’s technology continually observes and monitors, to ensure all devices connected to your system are current on their latest threat resolution mechanism.
Dedicated Risk Management Team
Behind every Canon device is a team of experts dedicated and focused on minimizing our customer’s overall cybersecurity risk. In addition to continuously monitoring threat intelligence, our team manages:
- Incident Response
- Malicious Activity
- Industry Standards
- Securities Advisories
Not only do these risk assessment procedures proactively monitor threats, but our OS and third-party updates are regularly updated and publicly documented.
Secure your Canon System before the next threat
Ready to protect your medical imaging fleet? Talk to a Canon Cybersecurity expert today.
